With research demonstrating a clear link between alcohol consumption and no fewer than seven types of cancer, implementing minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol has been on the public health radar for a number of years.
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Given the anticipated 65 per cent increase in new cancer cases by the year 2035, the importance of having a strong, effective and well-resourced cancer strategy in place to implement targeted cancer prevention programmes, ensure early diagnosis and timely treatments for local patients, isn’t in dispute.
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Northern Ireland has now been without a functioning devolved government for 800 days. During this period, the Department of Health (DoH) has made the most headway with outstanding decisions.
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As a devolved matter, education is rarely debated in the halls of Westminster. Yet, the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee – which features four of Northern Ireland’s MPs – recently convened to hear evidence on the sector's 2018-19 funding priorities.
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The existing Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland was published by the Executive Office in 2012 and covers the period up to 2021.
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