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.

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.