Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

I fully support Deputy Reilly's call for a debate. A protest was held outside the House today. Given that it is clear that women no longer trust the diagnostic services for breast cancer, it is vital that this issue is debated in the House before Christmas, which leaves only two weeks. The Taoiseach must give an assurance today that following publication of the HIQA and Dr. Ann O'Doherty reports or any other reports that may be published before Christmas, the House will have time to debate their findings to ensure we rebuild trust in the health service, particularly breast diagnostic services. The resources available for rolling out the cancer strategy in the near future must also be debated.

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