Universities to increase radiation therapy training places amid staff shortages in sector

Currently, 130 people a day are delayed in getting radiation therapy, with shortages in the number of experienced staff among the most pressing issues. File picture Denis Minihane

Two universities have agreed to increase the number of places for radiation therapy training after a meeting with the minister for higher education this week heard there was a crisis in the sector.

Currently, 130 people a day are delayed in getting radiation therapy, with shortages in the number of experienced staff among the most pressing issues.