John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I have the greatest respect for HIQA, but I am a little bit confused by the advice I get from experts. I have no difficulty in supporting HIQA when its representatives come before our committee. It is important to recognise certain points, however. First, while there is no doubt that the HPV vaccine is a valuable initiative, it is only one part of helping to prevent deaths from cervical cancer. Second, the vaccination is not and can never be a replacement for routine cervical screening.

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