Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Dr. O'Reilly said the facilities there are inadequate. Nevertheless it is relevant that 107 more people now work in the service in numerous areas, particularly Cork University Hospital where the doctor has complained he does not have all he wishes. We have in recent weeks progressed the development of a €47 million oncology, cardiac and renal centre, which will include a dedicated, bedded oncology ward planned to commence construction next year.

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