The Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children will invite three Irish clinics involved in providing the controversial PIP silicone breast implants to attend a meeting to discuss the issue of PIP silicone breast implants and the use of non-medical grade silicone.   Committee Chairman, Jerry Buttimer TD said: “As part of our on-going hearings into [...]

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Fine Gael Cork South Central TD and Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Jerry Buttimer, has said the widespread consultations that will take place with stakeholders and groups working with children on a daily basis will be a key element in preparing the Children First Bill.   “The Minister for Children [...]

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Cork South Central Fine Gael Deputy, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the announcement that prefabs in three schools will be replaced with permanent classroom accommodation.   “I am pleased that the Minister for Education and Skills has confirmed that three schools in Cork South Central have received approval to replace prefabs with permanent classrooms. Glasheen Boys [...]

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