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There are fears among patients, medical professionals, and advocates that cancer care — the poster child for reform in Ireland — has been regressing in recent years, writes Niamh Griffin

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The Government must urgently expand the number of third-level places in radiation therapy to address critical shortages, according to a trade union. SIPTU

Radiographers say their workload has increased significantly due to problems recruiting and retaining new staff.

Radiographers at two hospitals have overwhelmingly backed industrial action in a ballot over staffing levels.

HSE chief Bernard Gloster said last week he is seeking to introduce a “permanent” seven-day working roster for hospital staff.

The HSE has said it wants to avoid a “substantial impact” of overcrowding on hospitals.

There are currently approximately 300 radiation therapists practicing in Ireland

Some radiation therapists are working an extra four hours a day as the staffing shortage has now reached crisis point.

This is leading to delays in cancer patients accessing treatments