Protesters demand cancer services

HUNDREDS of protesters yesterday demanded that Taoiseach Bertie Ahern honour his commitment to give a cancer radiotherapy service to the south-east.

Protesters demand cancer services
Sat, 20 Mar, 2004 - 00:00
Mary Dundon,  Political Reporter

Mr Ahern visited Waterford three years ago on Daffodil Day and promised the region would get a cancer treatment service, Cancer Care Alliance spokeswoman Jane Bailey said.

"The Taoiseach's last word to us was he would do something to ensure we get a proper cancer treatment service in Waterford," Ms Bailey added.

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