Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 May 2022
82. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to date with the provision of a new cancer care facility for the Saolta Group of Hospitals in Galway University Hospital; the steps that are being taken to expedite the provision of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26897/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 and the National Programme for Radiation Oncology (NPRO) provide the strategic direction for the provision of radiation oncology services in Ireland. Under the NPRO, radiation oncology facilities in Saolta University Health Care Group are being enhanced and expanded.
The new radiation oncology facility under construction at University Hospital Galway represents an investment of more than €50m. The facility will include seven radiotherapy treatment vaults, a brachytherapy suite, two CT rooms, MRI, on-treatment support, and ancillary physics, treatment planning and administration facilities. The project is nearing completion and will be fully operational in 2023.
Consideration is underway for enhanced infrastructure for the provision and integration of other cancer services (such as rapid access services, diagnostics, surgery, systemic therapy and support services).
