Today (Thursday), Fine Gael Seanad Spokesman for Health, Senator Colm Burke has welcomed the roll out of the first national electronic GP referral system. This new roll is delivering on thousands of patient referrals for breast, prostate and lung rapid access services in the designated cancer centre[...]
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,[...]
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[...]
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[...]
