Second developer seeks to build radiotherapy facility

A SECOND developer is looking for planning permission for a private hospital with radiotherapy facilities in a region refused cancer services by the Government.

Harlequin Healthcare Properties is looking for planning from Waterford City Council for a 40-bedroom day hospital and radiotherapy unit on a 3.85-hectare site at Kilbarry in the city.

Just last week, Waterford County Council approved an alteration to the county development plan which will allow for a private hospital a mile away on the Cork road.