Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

The whole intention is to improve the quality of services at regional level. In the case of the dedicated oncology ward, we need such a facility at Cork University Hospital. It is intended that a dedicated oncology ward will be provided when the new day ward is opened. I hope that will happen soon.

A replacement consultant will be sought as quickly as possible. In regard to BreastCheck, I will announce the whole capital programme together rather than in a piecemeal way. It is a priority to roll out BreastCheck in both Cork and Galway. It has been a highly successful programme. We aim to meet the target date of having it in place in 2007.

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