Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 287: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of linear accelerators planned for in the cancer strategy and the timetable envisaged for their installation; the number in place; the date for the completion of the programme of linear accelerators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36144/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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My Department and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have been working closely to expedite the delivery of the National Plan for Radiation Oncology. The HSE has confirmed that it will have in place radiation oncology capacity to meet the needs of the population by 2010. After 2010 the HSE will continue to increase capacity to ensure that these needs continue to be met. I am fully confident that this will be achieved through a combination of direct Exchequer provision, PPP and where appropriate, the use of the private sector.

The specific questions raised by the Deputy relate to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the HSE under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the matters raised.