“Look On The Bright Side, Ireland’s Economy Grew By 4.8% Last Year” Min. For Health Informs Cancer Sufferers Awaiting Delayed Chemo Treatment

WHILE the news that more and more people are being forced to wait longer than recommended to start vital cancer treatments in Irish public hospitals will shock and worry many as failure to start treatment on time can increase patient’s risk of dying from some cancers, the government has been keen to show those affected that positive news is there to read if you want it.

“Ireland had a 4.8% GDP growth in 2024, that’s better than the EU average so, y’know, not everything is bad,” confirmed Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

“Statistically, everything backs up our contention that we’ve never had it so good in Ireland so maybe bare that in mind when you’re getting angry over a loved one who can’t get access to chemo,” a department spokesperson highlighted.

Despite an investigation by The Journal finding all but one of the public hospitals offering life-saving cancer treatments have missed the HSE’s monthly target at least once, many within government believe positive news on the economy will lift spirits.

“Remember, they didn’t think we’d hit 4.8% GDP, so we’ve done really well, and while this other business is serious and some would claim such things are a better marker for how Irish society is doing, we think maybe it’s nice not to overshadow the GDP news with that other stuff,” confirmed a government spokesperson.

“And like, it’s only public hospitals at the end of the day, so what are you worried about, everyone has private insurance plans that cover this stuff in a country like Ireland where we say healthcare is free”.

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