Killarney

<h3>&euro;10 million has been confirmed for an extension and upgrade works for the oncology ward at University Hospital Kerry (UHK).</h3>
Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has welcomed the issuing of a letter of approval to the hospital to confirm the works.
 Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed to Minister Foley that a letter of approval has been issued to UHK which greenlights the upgrade of oncology services at UHK.
 The &euro;10 million investment will provide for a state-of-the-art extension to the existing oncology day ward including funding to cover design, construction and equipment costs.
 The project brief includes the provision of 10 fully kitted out treatment pods, two treatment rooms, a chemotherapy day unit and associated staff accommodation. 
 Over the coming months it is expected that the project will progress through to detailed design stage to ensure that it will meet the needs of the population and be in line with the overall National Cancer Strategy.
 &ldquo;Minister Donnelly has confirmed the allocation of approximately &euro;10 million for this significant and much needed extension to oncology services at UHK,&#8221; Minister Foley said.
 &#8220;This vital funding will further enhance the provision of excellence in cancer treatment services in Kerry and the south west. This &euro;10 million investment is an endorsement of the combined efforts of staff and management of UHK and the tireless work of community volunteers most notably Comfort for Chemo who have worked so hard to advance this project.&rdquo;

Kerry oncology ward set for €10 million upgrade

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