News & Statements
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.
Over 21,500 more people working in the HSE since December 2014 – Burke
An additional 21,550 staff are now working in the HSE compared to December 2014, according to Colm Burke TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Health.
It is time for Sinn Féin to take their responsibilities on COVID-19 seriously – Burke
Sinn Féin must start taking their responsibilities seriously when it comes to COVID-19 as their hypocritical game playing is helping nobody, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Contradictory advice for people travelling into Ireland from abroad must be clarified – Burke
People arriving into Ireland are receiving confusing and contradictory health advice on restricted movements to their mobile phones, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Increased funding for Home Care in Budget 2021 is welcome but further highlights the need for regulation of the sector – Burke
The provision of additional funding for home care In Budget 2021 is welcome, but further highlights the need for regulation in the area, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Cabinet signs off on Dunkettle Interchange Contract – Burke
Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has welcomed the announcement today that the Cabinet has awarded the contract for construction on the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade.
If we work for and with each other we can keep Covid-19 at bay – Burke
Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and party spokesperson on Health, Colm Burke, has called for everyone to work for and with each other in order to keep Covid-19 at bay.
56,000 over 70s to benefit from medical card changes – Burke
The decision by Cabinet to approve an increased qualifying threshold for medical cards for those over 70, will benefit 56,000 older people, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Colm Burke appointed as Fine Gael Spokesperson for Health
Cork North Central TD, Colm Burke, has been appointed by An Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael Spokesperson for Health.
Creation of National Immunisation Register could promote better disease prevention and control – Burke
The introduction of a National Immunisation Register could lead to better disease prevention and control, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said.