No budget commitment for radiotherapy services

A DELEGATION from Waterford City Council has expressed disappointment at the refusal by Health Minister Micheál Martin to advance the case for provision of radiotherapy services to the south-east.

Following a meeting with Mr Martin at the Department of Health in Dublin yesterday, the city’s mayor, Seamus Ryan, said they had outlined the impact on patients of the centralisation of radiotherapy service.

“Micheál Martin was reminded that ultimately the decision rests with him and the people of Waterford and the south-east are demanding that this service be provided,” Mr Ryan said.