Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for her response. She mentioned the good work that was being done by the Irish Cancer Society on this and many other issues. It has engaged with the public on this particular matter to a great extent.

Guidance from the HSE is required. With respect, it is not good enough to leave the decision to individual hospitals. It is incumbent on the HSE to give policy and direction to its hospital network in this regard. I plead for a meeting to be facilitated with the Irish Cancer Society. That is the least it deserves on behalf of the people whom it represents.