Seanad debates
Wednesday, 16 April 2003
Cancer Treatment Services: Statements (Resumed).
A person from Nenagh would not expect to be treated in Nenagh for cancer of the throat or a suspected brain tumour. However, they would expect to be treated as soon as possible rather than being left waiting indefinitely without any indication as to when their parent will be treated. Although this is a wealthy country, we have not got our priorities right. The Minister of State referred to the national health strategy published approximately two years ago. However, the necessary funds are not being put into the implementation of that strategy. That is the factual position.
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