Seanad debates
Wednesday, 16 April 2003
Cancer Treatment Services: Statements (Resumed).
This proposal deserves to be considered – I am sure the Minister will do so – in light of the fact that it will be effectively paid for – both the building and the equipment – and that the expertise will be there. There are obvious concerns in terms of the necessity of having more than one machine in place, but that is something that can be overcome. When people come together, as is happening in the mid-west region, and deal with the health board, the hospital development trust and the local community in order to raise funds, we should encourage their efforts. There are difficulties in this case, but we need to encourage the community to assist in the provision of services. I thank the Minister of State for his attention and for the information he provided.
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