Cancer group hits out at McCreevy

A GROUP concerned with providing better facilities for cancer sufferers has criticised the Government for fast-tracking millions into the development of an events centre rather than investing in additional oncology services.

Jane Bailey of Cancer Care Alliance said cancer patients were obviously not regarded as "value for money" by the nation's politicians.

She was referring to revelations that the Government granted €16m towards developing the Punchestown Exhibition Centre described by Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy as "value for money".