Altnagelvin Radiotherapy Unit on schedule to commence next year

Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Michaela Boyle has welcomed confirmation from Assembly Health Minister Edwin Poots that the construction of the planned radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin remains on target to commence next year.

The local MLA, who received the confirmation in response to a written question she submitted to the Minister on the issue, said:

“I asked the Minister to provide reassurance that there would be no slippage in the timeframe for the construction of the Radiotherapy Unit given just how absolutely vital this service is.

“I therefore welcome the reassurance he has provided in confirming that construction remains on target to commence in 2013, with a view to the unit being operational by 2016 and adding that officials {north and south} are working together to finalise arrangements that will ensure the effective delivery of the project to serve the needs of all the people of this north west part of Ireland.”