Plan needed to avert 'staffing crisis' in cancer services

Director of advocacy at the Irish Cancer Society Rachel Morrogh said the charity was concerned about the capacity challenges facing radiotherapy services, which are under 'significant pressure'. File picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

An emergency plan is required to avert a “full-blown staffing crisis” within cancer services in Ireland.

That is according to Siptu union representatives, who said a 30% shortfall in “crucial” radiation therapists is causing increasing delays in cancer treatment.