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Here you can find some of the major issues I’ve been working on in national politics and in my role as Labour Spokesperson on Health
Economics of non approval of enhanced flu vaccine does not stack up
Minister for Health must clarify exact amount sought by drugs companies from the HSE for enhanced flu vaccine. HIQA economic cost benefit modelling of adjuvanted IIV flu vaccine does not include the hundreds of millions to be spent by the …
Unequal access to GP care is exacerbating inequality between our communities
East Meath, Lucan and North Inner City Dublin have poorest ratios of GPs to population National average is 1,759 people to one GP Labour Party to introduce legislation requiring the HSE to ensure that GPs are distributed fairly across …
New National Drugs Strategy must turn the tide on overdose deaths and rising cocaine fatalities – Sherlock
Welcome reduction in drug-related deaths, but any death is one too many. Ireland still recorded 343 drug-induced deaths in 2022 HRB data shows drug-related deaths impact people across society, with the majority in employment and 69.1% …
Labour raises concerns about response to flu outbreak
Labour’s health spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD called for urgent Government statements to be made regarding Ireland’s preparedness for the flu this winter. Deputy Sherlock said: “Today alone there are 475 patients waiting on trolleys …
Standoff between NGS and Department will lead to longer wait times and greater distress
Crisis at the NGS will lead to further distress for trans people. Serious questions for staffing and standards at the NGS. Minister must intervene to provide a model of care that is compassionate and meets the needs of a small vulnerable …
Minister must intervene to ensure blister pack service for vulnerable people this winter
Gross inefficiency in the lack of state support for blister packs. Significant burden on vulnerable older people and people with disabilities because of the failure of state support. New funding in the Community Pharmacy Agreement must be …
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