Written answers
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Department of Health
Cancer Services
Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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608. To ask the Minister for Health the regional breakdown of funding allocated to the National Cancer Strategy for 2026 under the new devolved HSE regional budgeting model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67901/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The Regional Health Area budgets are determined by the Health Service Executive, as such I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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609. To ask the Minister for Health the methodology used to determine the level of funding provided to each HSE region for the implementation of the National Cancer Strategy in 2026; the criteria applied in determining regional allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67902/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The Regional Health Area budgeting process is determined by the Health Service Executive, as such I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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610. To ask the Minister for Health the projected expenditure by region in 2026 on rapid access clinics for breast, lung and prostate cancers; and the expected impact of this funding on waiting times and early-diagnosis capacity. [67903/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The Regional Health Area budgeting process is determined by the Health Service Executive, as such I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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611. To ask the Minister for Health the funding specifically ring-fenced in 2026 for radiotherapy, surgical oncology and chemotherapy services in each HSE region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67904/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The Regional Health Area budgeting process is determined by the Health Service Executive, as such I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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614. To ask the Minister for Health whether any region will face a reduced allocation for cancer services under the new devolved budgeting model; and if so, the rationale for such reductions and the impact assessment undertaken. [67907/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The Regional Health Area budgeting process is determined by the Health Service Executive, as such I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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615. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which patient-level needs, such as demographic growth, deprivation levels, and projected cancer incidence, were factored into determining each region’s allocation for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67908/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The Regional Health Area budgeting process is determined by the Health Service Executive, as such I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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616. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding in 2026 specifically assigned to support the implementation of new or updated NCCP clinical guidelines and pathways; and the way in which this funding is distributed and monitored across regions. [67909/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The Regional Health Area budgets and budgeting process is determined by the Health Service Executive, as such I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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617. To ask the Minister for Health whether additional capital funding is being provided to any HSE region in 2026 for the development or expansion of cancer services infrastructure, including diagnostic, radiotherapy or surgical facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67910/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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