Buttimer welcomes replacement of bus shelters in Douglas and Rochestown

Replacement of 10 bus shelters in Cork The National Transport Authority has today (Friday, 14 June) approved funding to replace ten bus shelters in Cork.  Following a request from Bus Éireann it is expected that these shelters will be replaced during the course of this year.  I am very pleased that one third of the [...]

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Buttimer calls on public to take action and become organ donors

Oireachtas Committee on Health to discuss soft opt-out system of donation when Dáil resumes As Organ Donation Awareness Week 2013 draws to a close tomorrow people should give serious consideration to carrying a donor card or to uploading an Organ Donor ECard to their iPhone or android. Organ donation quite simply saves lives. Despite the fact [...]

Posted under Health, National Work

Calorie count to be included on menus in Dáil Éireann

The decision of the Oireachtas Joint Sub Committee on Administration to include on menus the amount of calories on food sold in Dáil Éireann is very welcome.  I believe that people should be aware of how many calories they are consuming in a bid to get to grips with the obesity epidemic and live healthier lives. [...]

Posted under Health, National Work

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