Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The question of the correct ages for all our screening programmes is one the HSE keeps under regular review. There have been similar, reasonable and well-intentioned calls on BreastCheck and CervicalCheck. The current ages across the various screening programmes are based on the current best clinical opinion of the HSE. The Deputy has raised an important question and I am more than happy to raise it again with the clinical teams in the HSE to ensure the age we have set provides the best possible outcomes. I am sure the Deputy will agree that regardless of what the age is, we should acknowledge how important the screening programmes are and encourage everyone to use them when they come to the eligible age.

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