1955. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the current status of the national radiation therapy machine replacement programme, given that according to the cancer dashboard for Ireland published by the Swedish Institute for Health Economics in January 2026 the Irish Radiation Oncology Advocacy Group reported in October 2025 that nearly 75% of linear accelerator machines in public hospitals require replacement now or within five years, and given that the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 includes plans for expanded public radiation therapy facilities in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41956/26]

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1955. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the current status of the national radiation therapy machine replacement programme, given that according to the cancer dashboard for Ireland published by the Swedish Institute for Health Economics in January 2026 the Irish Radiation Oncology Advocacy Group reported in October 2025 that nearly 75% of linear accelerator machines in public hospitals require replacement now or within five years, and given that the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 includes plans for expanded public radiation therapy facilities in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41956/26]

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