Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
1242. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if he will adopt a policy of publishing the annual national cancer strategy implementation report by the end of quarter 1 each year for the duration of the national cancer strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55598/22]
View answerThe implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is a Programme for Government commitment and is part of the implementation of Sláintecare. We have seen significant progress on the implementation of the Strategy over the past five years, with clear evidence-based policy direction from my Department and strong implementation by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP).
The annual National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 Implementation Report is an important document, detailing the progress made on the implementation of the Strategy in the relevant year. The Report is prepared following year end and requires detailed input across a number of bodies. The Report is then published, once finalised.
