I will raise the issue of cancer support services, particularly those in Cork, and the need for funding from the State to support such services. I especially want to talk about Cancer Connect, a service I have mentioned here in the Dáil on several occasions. Cancer Connect brings people from areas a long way from the city in Cork and Kerry to Cork University Hospital, CUH, for their radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It is an absolutely vital service but it needs funding to support it. It has 258 voluntary drivers. They do not ask for a cent. All this group is asking for is approximately €100,000 a year to keep the service going. I ask the Taoiseach to take this on personally and to ensure Cancer Connect gets funding to ensure it can keep providing this vital service for the people of Cork and Kerry.

I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I am familiar with Cancer Connect. I know it provides a lifeline and a really important service to people, allowing them to get to CUH in Cork city for their treatment. There are a number of possible funding options. The HSE is one option.

Other options might include the dormant account funds. Certainly, if I can be of any help, I am happy to be of help.