Mixed reaction to rally for better cancer care

A MAJOR protest march and work stoppage designed to show public support for better cancer facilities in the south-east yesterday prompted almost 2,000 people to take to the streets in Waterford city.

Cancer sufferers are protesting because they are forced to travel to Dublin or Cork for 10-minute treatments. They want better radiotherapy facilities for the area.

However, the event was boycotted by leading figures and lobby groups who alleged the protest was too politically-motivated.