Colm Burke

The communication highlighted findings that a substantial proportion of Dutch vape sales had shifted into illegal or unregulated channels following the flavour ban. It also referenced concerns around cross-border purchasing, online sales, weaker oversight and youth access…

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

The correspondence warned the Bill could push adult smokers back to cigarettes and fuel an illegal market. Over 350,000 adults vape in Ireland, with more than half having quit smoking entirely, yet the Bill would effectively ban the flavours used by 97% of adult vapers.…

To raise awareness of the current policy landscape for HIV Prevention measures

Raise awareness of publication of Time for a Tobacco Free Future

Stated support for CTI joining CTAC

Raise awareness of the financial costs associated with a cancer diagnosis and the impact it has on those affected::Seek Government support to alleviate the financial costs associated with a cancer diagnosis and the impact it has on those affected

Engage Oireachtas members on the challenges faced within genetic services::Build awareness of the importance of progressing the national strategies relating to genetic services

Engage Oireachtas members on issues relating to cancer treatment infrastructure and how they affect timely access::Appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health to discuss the need for a national replacement programme for radiation oncology ::Build awareness of the needs of…

Engage Oireachtas members on issues across the cancer care pathway when it comes timely access and how they can be addressed::Build awareness of the needs of people affected by cancer

Build Oireachtas awareness of the Government commitment to increase the number of clinical trials::Support from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Health regarding membership of the forthcoming Clinical Trials Advisory Committee (CTAC)

Build Oireachtas awareness of the Government commitment to progress the lymphodema model of care

Improve collaboration to help and support older people within their constituency. Also to ensure that the lived experience of the older people ALONE supports are considered when shaping national supports and services that come from the JOC on Health.

Raise awareness of issues around alcohol sports sponsorship and its impact on youth drinking as outlined in AAI report. Report recommends a ban on this form of alcohol marketing.

Ensure implementation of alcohol labelling regulations::Raise concerns about alcohol industry influence on government