Cancer Services
Dail Éireann — 2025-10-02
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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (FG), Dún Laoghaire

There are a couple of different things. Staffing vacancies have decreased considerably, from 30% in 2024 to 14% in Dublin, 15% in Galway and, I acknowledge, 22% in Cork. CORU has changed some of the registration requirements, which has brought Ireland closer to international standards, providing access to work in Ireland for more radiation therapists generally. We have funding allocated in 2025 for the development of advanced practice roles in radiotherapy, which, again, is an effort to help people to work at the absolute top of their profession, which is really important. Recruitment is ongoing for vacancies in radiotherapy services. We are actively looking for people to come and work in these services. We are trying to enhance the workforce through advanced practice opportunities and to really drive in that direction. We know how much people have to offer. We have the funding for the additional posts. We want people to come and work in this service. We are taking all of the steps we can to try to attract them. We cannot compel people to be in the public health system either.

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Sitting date: 2025-10-02