Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

This matter is not in the Minister's area but it is important to raise it in the House. Last month was breast cancer awareness month. Two weeks ago, this House heard statements on breast cancer and its prevalence. Screening was one of the main issues to emerge from the debate. At the moment, screening for women is provided at age 50 and beyond. There is growing international evidence that lowering the age of routine screening to 40 years results in better detection and saves lives. When Sweden lowered the age to 40 years it saved hundreds of lives. Will the Government review breast cancer screening and reduce the screening age from 50 years to either 40 or 45 years?

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