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Close call – Beware of fraudulent HSE ‘close contact’ scam text

There has been a rise in fraud and phishing scams from people posing as major state organisations, with the latest being a fraudulent close contact notification falsely claiming to be from the HSE, a Fine Gael TD has reported.

14th January 2023

Report into abuse at St John’s Ambulance must be published immediately – Doherty  

Delays in the publishing of Dr Geoffrey Shannon’s report into the mishandling of abuse cases at St.John’s Ambulance are ‘retraumatising’ victims and survivors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th January 2023

Renewed national diabetes strategy is needed to tackle longstanding issues – Byrne

A renewed approach to diabetes in the form of a national strategy is much needed to tackle prominent issues facing those with the condition, said a Fine Gael Senator.

12th January 2023

Nursing Homes Ireland survey shows HSE must work with nursing homes to improve discharge rates – Burke

Questions need to be answered by the HSE management as to why there was not in place a rapid discharge strategy for each of the HSE hospitals across the country, according a to Fine Gael TD.

11th January 2023

The School Transport Scheme review and recommendations are urgently required – Dolan and Lombard

The School Transport Scheme review needs to be published urgently as many parents are still in the dark regarding their child’s bus place for September 2023, said two Fine Gael Senators.

10th January 2023

Ireland must adopt sustainable approach to entire life-cycle of products to achieve decarbonisation

Sectoral targets, behavioural change and enhanced producer responsibility to support a circular economy are key recommendations of Fine Gael Policy Lab

10th January 2023

Red tape around accessing pregnancy drug must be removed – Seery Kearney

Women suffering from a severely debilitating illness during pregnancy are facing unnecessary delays to accessing medication, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th January 2023

National Healthcare Forum should be created to help tackle health service challenges – Burke

A National Healthcare Forum made of public and private stakeholders should be established to tackle current and future health service challenges, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

8th January 2023

Engagement must start now on establishing criteria for individuals availing of free IVF – Burke

Engagement must begin now in establishing eligibility criteria for publicly funded IVF treatment ahead of the roll-out of some services later this year, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

8th January 2023

Public Invitation:

Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys will be in Bantry on Friday to meet the local community and participate in an event to plan for the future of rural communities.

6th January 2023