Colm Burke TD - Cork North Central 

The reliance on locum hospital consultants in our hospitals is hindering long-term planning for our health service, a Fine Gael TD has said. In response to questioning by Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Colm Burke, the HSE has confirmed that one in every six consultants (16.5%) are locum consultants. In total, there are more than 760 consultants working on non-permanent contracts across hospitals in Ireland. Commented Deputy

The recent increase in judicial review cases taken against An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) is placing a significant strain on Ireland’s planning system, with 17 cases per month being lodged since the start of 2025, a Fine Gael TD has said.   Deputy Colm Burke said: “I am concerned that the total number of judicial reviews taken against ACP has increased dramatically over the last 18 months. In that time, the number of new cases was 253 in total, with 147 commencing in 2024 and 10

A dedicated Cork City Taskforce must be incorporated into the Government’s new Housing Plan, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael spokesperson for Cork, Deputy Colm Burke said: “Driving forward with a plan for Cork to meet its essential housing, infrastructure and growth needs should be a priority for the Government, to support the country’s fastest-growing city.” Deputy Burke says Cork must not be left behind following the publication of the Dublin City Taskforce Roadmap earli