David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As for the consequences, obviously this is about making sure we do right by cancer patients. The witnesses have said that more people are being diagnosed with cancer. It is a very traumatic experience for them and their families. Despite the challenges and despite the lack of funding, the people who work in this area and the specialists are doing a fantastic job. Anyone I know who gets into the healthcare system and who is treated is treated quickly and rapidly and gets the best of care. On the unmet targets, Ms Power pointed out that screening has not been expanded as planned, that target waiting times for cancer tests are consistently exceeded and that waiting times for radiation therapy have increased. What is this based on? Is that based on Ms Power's own knowledge or is it based on HSE reports? Ms Power said that waiting times for radiation therapy have increased. To what extent?