Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Staff of Recovery Haven in Tralee, who are representing 26 cancer support centres, are in the audiovisual room today. They offer psychological and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. Unfortunately, in our ageing population, one in two people will suffer from cancer. The Recovery Haven centre in Tralee is dealing with 70 new cases this month, following 44 in May and 58 in April. The organisation is seeking a commitment to an allocation of €5.5 million in core funding in the 2025 budget. In 2024, the 26 member groups that operate centres throughout the country had an operating cost of €11.1 million. I am sure the Taoiseach will agree with me on the importance of these types of cancer support centres. Families going through the journey of cancer need support, psychologically, emotionally and in every way.

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