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Distressed mortgage holders offered lifeline by new Insolvency Bill - Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has said the Personal Insolvency Bill published this week will give a vital lifeline to distressed mortgage holders and those overwhelmed by personal debts.  The Heads of the Bill was published by Ministers Alan Shatter and Michael Noonan this week,[...]

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Advertising ban on alcohol products necessary – Burke

26% of Irish people binge drinking with home drinking on the rise   Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Senator Colm Burke, welcomed the publication of the Joint Oireachtas Health Committee’s Report on the Misuse of Alcohol and other Drugs.   “An EU study published in 2010 ide[...]

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Week must be highlighted - Burke

Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Health, Senator Colm Burke has today highlighted European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week which takes place from the 22nd January to the 28th January, with awareness events taking place nationwide.   “I fully support the Irish Family Planning Association and Ce[...]

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National Breast Screening Programme Report published - Burke

Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Health, Colm Burke today highlighted the findings of the National Breast Screening Report for 2010 – 2011.   “Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in Ireland and has the second highest mortality rate. Nearly 2,500 women are diagnos[...]