Radiotherapy service not certain, says new hospital

THE developers of a private hospital with radiotherapy services given the green light in Waterford only this week now say they may not be able to provide services for cancer sufferers.

The consortium behind the hospital at Kilbarry say there is no guarantee that radiotherapy will be provided there. Earlier this week, Waterford City Council approved a material contravention to its development plan, clearing the way for the 40-bed facility.

Another independent hospital which was also to provide radiotherapy was approved by Waterford County Council last month.