Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 April 2003

Cancer Treatment Services: Statements.

 

I complimented Deputy Cowley, who marched in Dublin to highlight these issues last month. Those who took part in that march are, like us, seeking a realistic budget for cancer care. However, the influence of the Minister for Finance is the problem. He has decided that finance comes before people's health. The Minister for Health and Children should be fighting more forcefully for extra funding. It is all very well to say that additional funds are not being provided because they are not being spent on the right resources, but the Minister for Health and Children should be fighting for extra funds for all parts of the health service, including cancer treatment services.

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