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Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed “secured capacity” in the private healthcare sector in the Republic of Ireland will be used for people whose urgent cancer surgery was cancelled because of Covid-19.

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Health Minister Robin Swann made the announcement on Monday afternoon.placeholder image
Health Minister Robin Swann made the announcement on Monday afternoon.
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