Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2024
468. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health regarding the recently published National Radiation Therapist Review report and recommendations, when the recommendations essential for delivery of radiation therapy cancer services into the future will be acted upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38702/24]
View answerFirstly, I would like to acknowledge the incredibly important role of Radiation Therapists in the provision of cancer services in this country.
I am glad that the independent review of the Radiation Therapist profession has been finalised. This strategic review considered important issues such as organisation structure, career development in line with Health and Social Care Professional Frameworks, strategic workforce planning and recruitment and retention strategies.
This review has published 16 recommendations which aim to help and support the Radiation Therapy profession into the future.
As the terms of reference for the review state, the implementation of any recommendations from the review will remain subject to the approval from the Departments of Health and Public Expenditure and Reform.
