Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 29 Jan 2003

Vol. 560 No. 1

Written Answers. - Cancer Treatment Services.

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

606 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of radiotherapy services in the Munster area, particularly in Limerick and Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1021/03]

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

607 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Health and Children when the report of the expert group on the development of radiotherapy services will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1022/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 and 607 together.

The work of the expert review group on radiotherapy services is nearing completion and will be submitted to me shortly. All health boards have been afforded the opportunity to meet with and make submissions to the group. The provision of additional radiotherapy services will be considered in the context of the report of the expert working group.