Michael Fitzmaurice

Political interest and action on women's health issues and on supporting 221+ members::Brief people on ongoing work of 221+

To brief and inform the Deputies on the significant financial challenges the nursing home sector, with it tasked with providing 24/7 highly specialised care. Requirement for TDs to be aware of severe pressures presented for nursing homes in providing care because Fair Deal…

To highlight that the intervention by a group of international scientists, published in The Lancet medical journal, questioning data used to analyse the health impacts of red meat, is very significant.::To highlight that what was published in The Lancet raises serious concerns…

To highlight that IFA in partnership with the HSE is hosting an information webinar for farmers on the changes to the Fair Deal.::To highlight that this information webinar is an important opportunity for farm families to familiarise themselves with the Fair Deal scheme and the…

To highlight that there is ample opportunity within the EU Veterinary Medicines Regulation to address the concerns of farmers, Licensed Merchants and veterinary pharmacies and resolve the concerns associated with the sourcing of anti-parasitic products, following very…

To expedite the Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception to all women starting with women under 25 years

To achieve better conditions for student nurses and midwives

For Deputies to raise matters with the Minister via PQ::To provide Deputies with further information on the issues - specifically on new study around awareness of risk reduction measures amongst healthcare professionals, and the need to act on the study's findings

Commitment to supporting additional investment in neurology nurse specialists within the health system