asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the great benefit which would result for cancer sufferers and suspected cases in County Kerry, and the saving which would accrue to the ratepayers, he will consider making arrangements for the establishment of a cancer clinic in Tralee or Killarney or, if possible, in both towns.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Proposed Kerry Cancer Clinic.
The responsibility for the organisation of a national service for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer rests with the Cancer Association of Ireland. I shall bring to the notice of the Association, for consideration, the suggestion of the Deputy in regard to the establishment of a special cancer clinic in Tralee or Killarney.
When the Minister does so will he consider having one established in Tralee and one in Killarney?
I will bring the matter to the notice of the Cancer Association.