Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

This core principle must inform the current organisation of services and how we plan future services across the various modalities of cancer care. The National Cancer Forum is developing a new national cancer strategy. The strategy will be published by the end of the year.

We are fortunate that those involved in cancer care provide a professional, high standard of care that is very much appreciated by those with cancer and their families. I recognise and acknowledge their dedication and commitment. The Government's objective is to ensure the substantial investment is reflected in improvement in health outcomes for cancer patients.

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