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Dedicated health unit on Long Covid must be established – Burke
The HSE should establish a dedicated health unit for research and to manage and support patients suffering the long-term effects of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Centralised database for unidentified remains would lead to quicker identification and assist investigations
The creation of a centralised database for unidentified bodies would lead to quicker identification of missing individuals and could help authorities in the investigation process, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Extra €10m in funding for mental health services – Burke
Fine Gael Dáil Health Spokesperson, Colm Burke TD, has highlighted that an additional €10 million has been made available by Government for mental health services.
Retired nurses wishing to assist Covid vaccination programme will not have to pay €350 registration fee
Retired nurses and midwives who wish to return to work for the Covid vaccination programme will not have to pay a €350 a registration fee to their regulatory board, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Department of Health should publish guidance on Vitamin D supplements in context of Covid-19
The Department of Health should consider updating guidance on Vitamin D supplements after experts suggested it can reduce the severity of infection from Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.
HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements
The HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements to people free of charge, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Home-helps and other caregivers should be included in vaccination priority groups – Burke
Fine Gael Spokesperson on Health, Colm Burke, TD, has said home-helps and other caregivers need to be vaccinated as a priority to protect older and vulnerable people living at home.
Clear strategy needed to manage patients suffering from ‘Long Covid’
A clear strategy is needed to manage and support patients suffering the long-term effects of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Final steps taken to establish Munster Technological University (MTU) –Burke
The passing of all of the necessary legislation today will now allow the Munster Technological University to be established (MTU) on 1st January 2021, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Ireland should look to Nordic countries in allowing patients access to their medical records – Burke
Ireland should look to other countries like Norway and Sweden where patients can access their medical notes through a secure online portal, a Fine Gael TD has said.