Colm Burke TD @ColmBurkeTD@respublicae.eu

RT @LungCommunity: The @LungCommunity Fireside Chat is on tonight at 8pm on Teams. The Fireside Chat is a safe place for PATIENTS to discuss any topics that are of interest to them.
Please share with anyone that may value connecting with other Irish LC patients.
Link is next in 🧵

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RT @QUBCancerProf: See our work on Lung cancer as part of the European #CancerGroundshot in @TheLancetOncol emphasising the need for more research in lung cancer as well as screening. Lung cancer is 21% of cancer disease burden in Europe but only 4% of research activity. This must change

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🛑 It is not too late to get your Covid-19 booster 🛑 💉

You can book your Covid-19 booster appointment either 4 or 6 months since getting your last COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 infection, depending on your age and circumstances.

For more info visit: https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/booking/

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RT @IrelandsFuture: 🖊 Ireland’s Future Management Board member Brian Feeney, writing in today’s Irish News.

🗳 When the referendum comes the issues raised by Brian in this piece will be foremost in the minds of many people.

📊 Exceptional analysis and synopsis.

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RT @EconomyInformal: Tax on Personal Income

Denmark🇩🇰: 52.2
US🇺🇸: 42.1
Iceland🇮🇸: 41.4
Australia🇦🇺: 40.1
Canada🇨🇦: 36.5
UK🇬🇧: 29.7
Italy🇮🇹: 25.9
Spain🇪🇸: 22.8
Mexico🇲🇽: 21.4
France🇫🇷: 21
Korea🇰🇷: 20.4
Japan🇯🇵: 18.7
Türkiye🇹🇷: 13.3
Chile🇨🇱: 10.8
Czechia🇨🇿: 9.1
Colombia🇨🇴: 6.7
Costa Rica🇨🇷: 6.4

@OECD

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Prostate Cancer accounts for 16% of all cancer diagnosis in Ireland, Lung Cancer accounts for 11%. It is time that we extend cancer screening to these 2 areas. Early detection is the key to more effective treatment. @echolivecork @C103Cork

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RT @Mark_J_Henry: Alcohol and cigarette consumption in Ireland is declining and at the lowest level in decades. Alcohol consumption per person is at the lowest level in 35 years, and cigarette smoking is at the lowest level since records began in 1950. Great progress 🇮🇪. #NewYearsResolution?

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RT @logical_conor: Average salary in Ireland is approx. €45k of which €9,522 is paid in taxes

If your payslip showed where your taxes were spent would it focus your mind on demanding better value for your contribution?

46% of your tax goes to SP (Pensions,Disability, Carers & Dole) and Health

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RT @Mark_J_Henry: Eight-in-ten Irish people rate their health as good or very good - the highest figure of any EU country. 🇮🇪🇪🇺
We are helped by our younger population profile, but it's a remarkable achievement nonetheless.

Data in @roinnslainte's 'Health in Ireland 2022' https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/fdc2a-health-in-ireland-key-trends-2022/

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Welcome news for Cork City Centre as Supreme Court upholds An Bord Pleanála decision on the development of Morrisons Island Public Realm and the Flood Defence Scheme @CorkChamber @corkcitycouncil @CorksRedFM @OpinionLine96 @echolivecork @irishexaminer

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Contracts signed for the building of 6,660 Sq Meter Learning Resource Centre in MTU Cork. Confirmed by Min. @SimonHarrisTD that the building will allow MTU Cork to cater for an 1,000 additional students @OpinionLine96 @CorksRedFM @C103Cork @echolivecork

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RT @SimonHarrisTD: Pleased to confirm we have signed contracts to commence the construction on six Higher Education capital projects.

These projects will create space for 5,000 additional students and expand the footprint of three of our TUs and IADT.

Read more here: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/eb3a3-minister-harris-announces-commencement-of-construction-of-six-new-higher-education-buildings/

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RT @FineGael: “Let’s give everyone a fair chance. Let’s make sure that when it comes to the best start in life, the chance to own a home, the opportunity to achieve something meaningful, we are making it possible to dream big dreams.”

—Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar speaking in the Dáil.

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RT @Tanya_Ward: Newly elected Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar confirms he will establish a new unit to work across government to address child poverty. This follows the experience of Scotland and New Zealand where similar units have had a significant impact. This is good for young people and families.

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RT @RichardbrutonTD: Honoured to nominate @LeoVaradkar to the office of An Taoiseach. His strength of character, courage and restless curiosity are all qualities that are needed in a strong leader for our country.

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RT @FineGael: Congratulations to @LeoVaradkar on his election as Taoiseach by Dáil Éireann.

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RT @FineGael: .@simoncoveney has been appointed as Minister for Enterprise,
Trade & Employment.

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RT @higginsdavidw: Paschal Donohoe is departing as Ireland's finance minister after 5 years

Highlights of his time:
🔵Balanced budget
🔵No recession
🔵Debt falling
🔵COVID supports
🔵Eurogroup President
🔵Record public services funding
🔵Full employment

Stability and integrity

@Paschald

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Good news for Dairy Farmers who have found it extremely challenging over the last 12 months to get Farm Assistants. https://www.farmersjournal.ie/500-dairy-work-permits-granted-740942

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ColmBurkeTD/status/1603879285927940098

RT @FineGael: Congratulations to Senator @JerryButtimer on being elected as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

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