Irish Cancer Society warns of '€180m hole' in national cancer strategy funding

Irish Cancer Society CEO Averil Power called on the Government to stop underfunding the cancer strategy. It estimated the shortfall based on funding expectations in previous years. Picture: Andres Povida

The Irish Cancer Society has warned of a “€180m hole” in funding for the national cancer strategy, which affects many areas of patient care.

The warning follows a open letter written by 21 oncologists and researchers in April to Taoiseach Simon Harris and health minister Stephen Donnelly on the negative impact for patients of funding gaps.