Dáil debates

Wednesday, 2 June 2010

Personal Explanation by Minister of State

 

3:00 pm

Photo of Áine BradyÁine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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In my address on the Adjournment of Dáil Éireann on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 relating to the roll-out of the BreastCheck programme in County Clare, I made a statement on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, in good faith based on information provided to my officials by the National Cancer Screening Service, which manages BreastCheck. The information provided suggested that Clare County Council required planning permission for the location of a mobile digital screening unit in Ennis, County Clare. This was incorrect. As a result, the impression was given that Clare County Council had been responsible for the delays in the provision of breast screening in County Clare. The National Cancer Screening Service has confirmed that planning permission was not required at any time by Clare County Council and the county council is providing a site at its offices in Ennis for the mobile unit. It has been in contact with the Clare county manager to express its regrets for any offence or embarrassment caused. The National Cancer Screening Service and Clare County Council look forward to working together to ensure the provision of the BreastCheck service as now scheduled for autumn 2010.