Written answer
Cancer Services
Cancer services will retain continuity after 2026 through existing programmes and oversight by the National Cancer Control Programme, HSE Health Regions and Department pending successor.
1326. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which continuity of strategic direction in cancer care will be maintained during the period between the expiry of the National Cancer Strategy 2017–2026 and the adoption of its successor. [65263/26]
Comment on this
The National Cancer Strategy 2017–2026 has provided a strong framework for the development of cancer services in Ireland, and the structures, programmes and service improvements established under the Strategy will continue beyond 2026, underpinning the development of a new strategy.
The National Cancer Control Programme, the HSE Health Regions and my Department will continue to oversee the delivery and development of cancer services across the continuum of care, including prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and palliative care.