Clune welcomes new EU health forum

Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed the establishment of a new EU health forum after the European Parliament has voted to establish a dedicated Public Health Sub-Committee.

MEP Clune, who had been calling for the move, said: “Health is an issue that a ects every citizen in Ireland and across the EU. is new committee will ensure that it gets the attention it requires.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic there has been an increased focus on the EU’s role in public health issues.

Said Ms Clune: “We have seen the combined purchase of medicine and medical equipment, a successful vaccine development and the increasing bene ts of the EU’s cancer plan.

“ ere are huge opportunities to further develop healthcare at the EU level and enhanced legalisation will be required to ensure equal access to medical care, and combat cross border health threats.”

She said the Health Sub-

Committee would be linked to the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI), of which Ms Clune is a member.

“I look forward to engaging with this new forum to ensure that health is a priority within the EU for many years to come,” the Ireland South MEP said in a Press sgtatement.