Naoise Ó Cearúil (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)

Each year, more than 44,000 people in Ireland are diagnosed with cancer. It remains one of the leading causes of death, accounting for 30% of all deaths annually. In July 2024, in excess of 172,000 people were waiting more than three months for a diagnostic imaging test, delays that have significant implications for early detection and outcomes. In light of these trends and the commitments made in the programme for Government, will the Minister outline her plans to improve diagnostic pathways and invest in the infrastructure needed to meet target treatment times as set out in the national cancer strategy?

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