Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

This is a matter for the Whips but, to take up Deputy O'Sullivan's point, it is important that this House plays a role in all services, rather than seek to undermine them. It is important to point out that 96,000 people who, unfortunately, have this disease were diagnosed properly and that is 75% more than ten years ago. BreastCheck is being rolled out and many positive things are happening.

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