Batt O'Keeffe
Question:377 Mr. B. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children when he expects the expert group on radiotherapy to issue its report; and if he intends publishing the report immediately. [23802/02]
Vol. 558 No. 1
377 Mr. B. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children when he expects the expert group on radiotherapy to issue its report; and if he intends publishing the report immediately. [23802/02]
As the Deputy is aware, an expert review group on radiotherapy services was established to consider the provision of radiotherapy services nationally. All health boards have been afforded the opportunity to meet with and make submissions to the group. It is anticipated that the report will be finalised shortly and will be published on completion. The provision of additional radiotherapy services will be considered in the context of the report of the expert working group.