Written answers

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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1241. To ask the Minister for Health when the national cancer strategy implementation report 2021 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55597/22]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is a Programme for Government commitment and is part of the implementation of Sláintecare. We have seen significant progress on the implementation of the Strategy over the past five years, with clear evidence-based policy direction from my Department and strong implementation by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP).

The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 Implementation Report 2021is currently being finalised and it is hoped that this Report will be published in the coming weeks.

The annual Implementation Report will detail progress made to end 2021, including:

- Implementation of new GP e-referral system for symptomatic breast disease clinics introduced;

- 26 acute oncology nurses in place in the 26 SACT hospitals to assist with ED avoidance for cancer patients;

- Adult CAR-T services repatriated to St. James’s Hospital;

- New radiation oncology facility in CUH fully operational, and construction continuing for the new Galway facility;

- Development and dissemination of best practice guidelines for community cancer support centres; and

- Continuation of the Together 4 Cancer Concern psychological service.

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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1242. To ask the Minister for Health if he will adopt a policy of publishing the annual national cancer strategy implementation report by the end of quarter 1 each year for the duration of the national cancer strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55598/22]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is a Programme for Government commitment and is part of the implementation of Sláintecare. We have seen significant progress on the implementation of the Strategy over the past five years, with clear evidence-based policy direction from my Department and strong implementation by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP).

The annual National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 Implementation Report is an important document, detailing the progress made on the implementation of the Strategy in the relevant year. The Report is prepared following year end and requires detailed input across a number of bodies. The Report is then published, once finalised.

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