The motion on The cost of #cancer care is currently being discussed in Dáil Éireann ⬇️
#costofcancer #cancerawareness
oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…
Very disappointing attendance at this hugely important debate. Must we die to draw further attention to the issues faced by #cancer patients?

Medical Cards currently being discussed by @MaryButlerTD. Important to say applications of many #cancer patients are being refused.
Whilst I appreciate the cross party support for this motion, actions speak louder than words and with no objections, there's also no excuse not to implement positive measures within a matter of weeks.

Minister @DonnellyStephen, can you commit to this?

#CostOfCancer #cancer
Truly shocking story just told by @HollyCairnsTD of a woman who was refused assistance with her prosthetics by @HSELive because she only had one hand amputated and not both. Absolutely horrific, completely unacceptable & whoever refused this application needs to be investigated.
Deputy @davidcullinane now discussing Cancer Trials in Ireland. We are so far behind other countries in this area. In fact, many patients are completely unaware of The Treatment Abroad Scheme also, a scheme which faciltates treatment in another country if unavailable in Ireland.

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