Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (Resumed)

Photo of Colm BurkeColm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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We have machines lying idle. This needs to be urgently reviewed. I understand that last year, there was a 15% shortfall. As we speak, I understand it is now a 40% shortfall. The last thing we need is people being delayed access to radiation and chemotherapy. I ask that this be prioritised.