Private clinic aims to fill gap in breast screening services

Seán McCárthaigh and Evelyn Ring

A spokesperson for the national breast screening programme said they were currently considering the letter from consultant orthopaedic surgeon, James Sheehan, a developer and director of the Galway Clinic, offering to fill the gap in services.

Mr Sheehan said the hospital now had radiography, radiology, histopathology and surgical staff on site, as well as a dedicated chemotherapy unit and radiotherapy services.