Private hospitals apply to provide radiotherapy

TWO separate applications to provide radiotherapy services in private hospitals proposed for the South-East is proof that cancer sufferers need the facilities, say campaigners.

The Government was wrong not to agree to provide radiotherapy services at Waterford Regional Hospital, said Labour's Jack Walsh.

At the end of 2003, Waterford County Council received planning applications for private units at Ferrybank and Butlerstown. Both projects included facilities where radiotherapy could be provided.