Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 169: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of cancer care services at a clinic (details supplied) in County Waterford; if all contract negotiations been finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21486/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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As this is a service matter, the question would in the normal course of events be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. This is not possible due to industrial action. However, I can advise the Deputy that on 30 April 2010 the HSE and the clinic referred to reached an agreement to put in place an interim arrangement for the provision of radiotherapy services in the South East until the end of December next. I welcome this development which will remove any uncertainty for patients about ongoing radiotherapy treatment in this region.