Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection

Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Averil Power:

It is all over the country. It is specifically for chemotherapy at the minute but we hope that, subject to funding, we will be able to extend the service to other cancer appointments. We are piloting a service for radiotherapy at the minute. As well as advocating, which is something we in the Irish Cancer Society feel very strong about, we also step up and find practical solutions. Because we are primarily funded by donations, we are obviously very grateful to all the members of the public who come out for us on Daffodil Day, which is being held in a few weeks' time, and to the Members who support us and help us in raising nearly €30 million a year to provide those services. I just wanted to ensure that the members are aware that, if constituents are raising these issues with them, we can help. The charity cannot meet all of the need. That is why we urge Government to step up on those issues.

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