I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 and 357 together.
The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 Implementation Report 2018 was published on 4th February. This sets out the progress achieved on the implementation of the 52 recommendations of the Strategy, and the degree to which the key performance indicators are being met, to the end of 2018. It is available on the Department of Health website at: health.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NCS-Implementation-Report-2018.pdf.
The National Cancer Control Programme is continuing their central role in the implementation of the Strategy. They control some direct funding which is utilised in a targeted way to maximise improvements in the quality and accessibility of cancer services.
The National Cancer Control Programme received increased funding of €8.9 m for cancer services under the HSE's National Service Plan 2019.