Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I thank the representatives of Recovery Haven for being here in Leinster House today. The Deputy is right that we need to support these groups. That is why we made the relevant allocation in the budget. Without meaning to speak for Recovery Haven, my understanding is that it is asking for its funding to be increased and to become core funding in order that it can plan for the future. It certainly sounds logical to be able to give it that clarity into the future. It is a key part of our national cancer strategy to recognise that such groups are crucial partners, with the State, in supporting patients and their families on their cancer journey. I thank Recovery Haven for its work. I will work with the Deputy and colleagues across the House on this matter in advance of the budget.

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