Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
130. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Health the amount of additional funding which will be allocated for the national cancer strategy in 2021; the total funding for the strategy in 2021 on foot of this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33467/20]
View answerA total of €20m additional funding will be allocated for the National Cancer Strategy in 2021. This brings the total extra funding allocated to the Strategy to €26.3m.
The 2021 funding will facilitate significant progression of key priorities of the Cancer Strategy, including prevention measures, improved access to diagnostics, the further development of medical, radiation and surgical oncology and expanded services to support those living with and beyond cancer.
