Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

Investment to date under the national cancer strategy has enabled the funding of an additional 104 consultant posts, together with support staff in key areas such as medical oncology, radiology, palliative care, histopathology and haematology throughout the country. An additional 245 clinical nurse specialists have also been appointed in the cancer services area. The benefit of this investment is reflected in the significant increase in activity that has occurred.

Since 2000, the Department has provided a total cumulative investment of €49 million to support the BreastCheck programme.

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