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Food security should be a national priority – Burke
Food security should be a national priority according to a Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke said “We need an urgent national debate on food security involving all stakeholders and the wider community.
Establish a Border Inspection Point in Cork port to clear goods from outside the EU – Burke
A Border Inspection Point (BIP) must be established in the Port of Cork in order for goods from outside the European community to be inspected upon arrival, Deputy Colm Burke has said.
Clarification that no religious influence contained in Constitutions of St Vincent’s Healthcare group welcome – Burke
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.
Interest in remote work demonstrated by three-fold visit to Connected Hubs website – 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 public WiFi scheme by local authorities will help improve connectivity across Ireland
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.
Establishment of Home Care Providers Alliance is positive step in the drive for home care reform – Burke
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.
36,000 Jobs in Local Enterprise Office supported businesses – 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 for non-EAA doctors will be positive for the health service – Burke
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.
Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry has huge potential for two cities- Burke
A Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry could have huge economic and social benefits for the two second cities.
Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry has huge potential for two cities- Burke
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.