Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I agree. I also think it is vital we get the warnings on alcohol. I tabled an amendment, which was accepted in 2018, on the fact it should be stated on the label that there is a direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers and liver disease as well as the danger of alcohol consumption when pregnant. The impact of alcohol does not roll off our tongue as much as smoking does. Everybody in the entire country is aware of the impact of smoking but not many people are as aware of the impact of alcohol. I sometimes think we are a nation in denial in that regard. It is vital we have a better public awareness campaign on the impact of alcohol.

It is shocking to think the likelihood is that it can be predicted that one in every two people will get cancer. It is vital we future-proof our services to manage this inevitable demand. Given that recruitment and retention of staff are a major barrier, what efforts are being made to improve staff retention in this area?