Colm Burke, TD

Clarification that no religious authority or control can be exerted into the constitution of St Vincent’s Healthcare Group should provide reassurance regarding the new National Maternity Hospital, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

Strong interest in remote working has resulted in a three-fold increase in visits to the Connected Hubs website, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

Full take up of the ‘WiFi4EU’ public WiFi scheme by local authorities will help improve connectivity across Ireland, supporting remote working and strengthening communities, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The establishment of the Home Care Providers Alliance and their support for a Statutory Home Support Scheme is a positive step in the drive for home-care reform, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

A total of 36,000 jobs in over 7,100 small companies are now supported by the Local Enterprise Office network which demonstrates Fine Gael’s ongoing commitment in Government to help develop employment and enterprise opportunities with businesses across the country, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Changes to working arrangements and immigration permissions for non-EEA doctors and their spouses will be positive for the health service, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

A Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry could have huge economic and social benefits for the two second cities.

A Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry could have huge economic and social benefits for the two second cities, according to Fine Gael Senator Colm Burke.

The CervicalCheck programme operated at 14% above target last year with over 300,000 tests expected to have been completed, according to Fine Gael Senator Colm Burke.

E-cigarette products, including vapes, should be subject to strict advertising and sales restrictions such as those placed on tobacco products, a Fine Gael TD has said.