Brendan Kenneally (Fianna Fail)

I would like to be associated with the remarks made by our Leader in welcoming Senator Bohan back to the House after his illness.

I want to raise an issue I have raised in the House many times, namely, the need for a debate on cancer care. I am thankful that the debate has moved on a little in that radiotherapy facilities are now to be extended beyond the level initially recommended, including in my area in Waterford. However, a problem still exists in the interim regarding designated transport and accommodation. I want the Tánaiste to come to the House to address this matter. A committee was set up three years ago. Is it still in place? If not, has it put forward its final recommendations? What is its current status? What is the position on the interim recommendations that have been put forward regarding transport and accommodation? Is the funding in place to fund whatever is recommended? This funding must be put in place as a matter of urgency because it will be some time before the roll-out of services to Waterford and other places.