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Reallocation of medical resources during pandemic 'was entirely justified'

According to data published by the National Cancer Registry, disruption to healthcare caused by the Covid-19 pandemic continued to negatively impact cancer diagnoses in 2021. Preliminary data indicates that the number of cancer cases diagnosed in 2021 was 6% lower than projected. Kieran was joined by Professor John Crowne, professor and consultant medical oncologist at the St Vincent’s Hospital Group and Michael McNamara, former Chair of the Oireachtas Covid Committee and Independent TD for Clare.

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16.10 7 Jun 2023


Reallocation of medical resources during pandemic 'was entirely justified'


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16.10 7 Jun 2023


According to data published by the National Cancer Registry, disruption to healthcare caused by the Covid-19 pandemic continued to negatively impact cancer diagnoses in 2021. Preliminary data indicates that the number of cancer cases diagnosed in 2021 was 6% lower than projected.

Kieran was joined by Professor John Crowne, professor and consultant medical oncologist at the St Vincent’s Hospital Group and Michael McNamara, former Chair of the Oireachtas Covid Committee and Independent TD for Clare.


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