Brendan Griffin
Ceist:355 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a service (details supplied) in County Kerry will be financially assisted by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40687/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 15 December 2011
Ceisteanna (356, 357)
Freagraí scríofa
Under the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (HSE-NCCP), cancer surgery and diagnosis are undergoing a process of consolidation into eight centres (and one satellite centre), while radiation oncology services are provided in a limited number of centres. Consequently, patients may need to travel for treatment. There are a number of systems of support in place for these patients including the HSE-NCCP's Travel2Care scheme. The HSE is also currently reviewing its policy in relation to eligibility for non-ambulance based transport services in order to ensure that a consistent policy is adopted nationally for these services.
Brendan Griffin
Ceist:356 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a service (details supplied) in County Kerry will be adequately financed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40691/11]
Amharc ar fhreagra
As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply
Question No. 357 answered with Question No. 297.