Seanad debates
Wednesday, 16 April 2003
Cancer Treatment Services: Statements.
Reference was made to radiotherapy services. We do not have a sufficient radiotherapy capacity to meet existing and future demands. The provision of radiotherapy requires significant medical, scientific and support expertise and resources, in addition to extensive capital investment. The Minister for Health and Children established an expert review group on radiotherapy services to ensure that we effectively plan the current and future development in this key area of cancer care. I look forward to the publication of this report, which I am sure will address the competing demands of quality and geographical location.
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