Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

These are major investments in the area that Dr. O'Reilly, who is the consultant medical oncologist, wants to see. The fact is that these issues have been approved. I presume he hopes that these facilities can be put in place as quickly as possible. There is approval for the oncology, cardiac and renal centre, which will include a dedicated 30-bed oncology ward. I am sure that will greatly assist Dr. O'Reilly, his patients and those in the Cork region who use the services. That is a fair and valid point.

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