Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There has always been a significant challenge with regard to the recruitment of specialists in radiation and radiation therapists and this is a factor. There has been investment in recruiting people but very often there can be a shortage of specific disciplines. Negotiations are under way involving the Higher Education Authority and the universities with a view to increasing the number of those in training from 30 to 50. This is, hopefully, nearing completion.

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