Sara Burke
Sara Burke is an associate professor of health policy at Trinity College, Dublin. She has been an influential voice in discussions surrounding the Irish healthcare system, particularly regarding the governance and transparency of initiatives aimed at reducing hospital waiting lists. With a focus on health policy reform, Burke has contributed to the understanding of how temporary measures like the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) have evolved into permanent fixtures within the system. Her insights are critical as Ireland grapples with the complexities of public and private healthcare interactions.
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Recent news mentions
Dr Sara Burke, director of the Centre for Health Policy and Management at Trinity College Dublin, says we are just at the beginning of trying to understand women’s health.
Health takes a back seat when working and raising young children. We just get on with it – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-19
Sara Burke, associate professor of health policy, said the NTPF and waiting list initiatives had become permanent parts of the system.
Fund set up by Micheál Martin 20 years ago to cut hospital waiting lists under fresh scrutiny – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
