Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
1173. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of returning the throughput of cancer services to pre-Covid-19 levels by medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgery and by capital and current costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21488/20]
View answerFunding is being sought to address the delivery of cancer services in the context of the Covid pandemic, and in the context of an increasing and an ageing population, through the Winter/Continuity planning and the 2021 Estimates processes.
This funding would support the restoration of cancer treatment services towards pre-Covid levels. The areas for which funding is sought include medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgery. Some minor capital works are included to facilitate physical distancing and Infection Prevention & Control measures.
