News & Statements
Engagement needed between departments of education north and south on cross border university- Burke
Engagement should take place between Departments of Education north and south on proposals for a cross border university in the North West region, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Cork flood defences are now an urgent necessity – Burke
The Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme must be delivered urgently to prevent another flooding catastrophe and widescale damage in the city, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Better home care support can be a positive legacy of the pandemic – Burke
Better home care support can be a positive legacy of the pandemic a Fine Gael TD has said.
Maternity hospitals must clarify their approach to Covid restrictions – Burke
Maternity hospitals must clarify, and re-submit in writing, their approach to the Covid-19 restrictions, a Fine Gael TD has urged.
UCC should reach out to Derry – Burke
There is now a real opportunity for UCC to reach out to the Magee Campus of Ulster University and engage in a sustained period of research collaboration, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Immediate action needed over next 6 months to prioritise clearing cancer care backlogs – Burke
The HSE and Government must focus their resources on implementing practicable measures to clear the significant cancer diagnostic and treatment backlog over the next six months, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Community Assessment Hubs demonstrate importance of community healthcare – Burke
Community Assessment Hubs opened to treat people with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 demonstrate the importance and of community care with more than 12,000 appointments attended, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Regulation of Home Care providers by Department of Health will guarantee safe care – Burke
The decision by Government to introduce legislation to provide for the regulation of professional home care providers will help guarantee safe and secure care, a Fine Gael TD has said.
End extortionate hospital car parking charges
It is time to put an end to extortionate hospital car parking charges, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Report reaffirms benefits of Vitamin D supplements for majority of people in the context of Covid-19
The Department of Health must develop a strategy to increase the knowledge and encourage use of Vitamin D to protect our population in the context of Covid-19 and other illnesses, a Fine Gael TD has said.