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Boyle calls for end to Cancer treatment delay at Health Committee

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Boyle calls for end to Cancer treatment delay at Health Committee
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Senator Manus Boyle has called for urgent action to address delays in cancer treatment within Ireland's healthcare system. The Oireachtas Health Committee discussed these priorities, citing staff shortages and equipment issues as primary causes for the delays.

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A Donegal Senator has called for an end to delays in Cancer treatment in Ireland.

A meeting of the Oireachtas Health Committee this week discussed the priorities for a new Cancer Strategy.

Senator Manus Boyle hit out at staff absence and equipment for causing delay in care.

He said there should be a quick resolution to these issues:

(Full contribution from Seantor Boyle and Dr David Fennelly, Clinical Director, St Vincent’s UCD Cancer Centre)

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