Results 261-280 of 1,558 for cervical

Private Health Insurance. (16 Dec 2008)

James Reilly: ...many have calculated that as much as €15 million will accrue to the Exchequer as a consequence of this levy. In that circumstance, and in a year when we cannot vaccinate our young women against cervical cancer at a cost of €10 million, I hoped that this money, at least, might have been ring-fenced for health services rather than have it go back into the Exchequer. Can the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2018) See 2 other results from this debate

Catherine Ardagh: Yesterday afternoon I raised the cervical cancer issue in this House and yesterday evening, the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris, informed the Dáil that there were over 1,500 more women with cervical cancer whose cases had not to date been audited. This means there are 1,500 women with cervical cancer who may or may not have had a false negative smear test result through the CervicalCheck...

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme (4 Oct 2007) See 1 other result from this debate

Brendan Smith: ...review of every negative and unsatisfactory smear is done as part of normal quality assurance procedures. It is important to note that a smear test is not a diagnostic test. The limitations of cervical screening are such that there may be false negative and false positive results. It should also be noted that more than 80% of smears taken are reported negative or no abnormality detected,...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Statements (3 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: ...what happened to her and her family. There are no adequate words to express my outrage, nor undo what has been done. I sincerely wish Mrs. Phelan well in her continued treatment. As we all know, cervical cancer is a serious issue in Ireland, and we must establish all the facts in this case as quickly as possible, so that women can begin to feel trust and confidence in the cervical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I gave approval earlier this year for a switch to HPV testing as the primary cervical screening test, with cytology as a reflex test. This change will improve the sensitivity of testing and reduce the number of false negatives arising, although it is important to be clear that false negatives will always be part of any cervical screening programme. This change in testing is a priority,...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (2 Oct 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Harney: I have allocated additional revenue funding of €5 million to the National Cancer Screening Service this year for the roll-out of the Irish Cervical Screening Programme and an additional 30 posts have been approved. The national roll-out of the Programme is planned for January 2008. The Service is planning to have cervical screening managed as a national call/recall programme via effective...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (5 May 2005) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Harney: The former health board executive commissioned an international expert in cervical screening to examine the feasibility and implications of a national roll out of a cervical screening programme. The examination included an evaluation of the current pilot programme in the mid-western area, quality assurance, laboratory capacity and organisation and the establishment of national governance...

Written Answers — Court Proceedings: Court Proceedings (10 Oct 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Harney: ...related support services for their children. Neither my Department nor the National Cancer Screening Service has received notice of legal proceedings in relation to breast cancer screening or cervical cancer screening. I am committed to ensuring that the BreastCheck and Irish Cervical Screening Programmes are rolled out nationally as soon as possible. That is why I established a National...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (19 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: All of the clinical advice available to me indicates that the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme should take precedence over the introduction of a HPV vaccination programme. The National Cervical Screening Programme, CervicalCheck, is being implemented at a full year cost of €35m. In relation to the cost of the HPV vaccine, it is a matter for the Health Service Executive,...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The former Health Board Executive commissioned an international expert in cervical screening to examine the feasibility and implications of a national roll out of a cervical screening programme. The examination included an evaluation of the current pilot programme in the mid-western area, quality assurance, laboratory capacity and organisation and the establishment of national governance...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2018)

Leo Varadkar: In Ireland we have an 80% take-up rate of cervical screening. I really hope Deputy Mary Lou McDonald is correct and that this figure will not go down. I am, however, concerned that it will and that lives may be lost as a result. It is important that we get across the message again and again that cervical screening saves lives. In the past ten years there were some 50,000 anomalies...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (2 Oct 2007)

Mary Harney: The national roll out of the Irish Cervical Screening Programme is planned for January, 2008. The National Screening Service is planning to have cervical screening managed as a national call/recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall leadership and direction, in terms of quality assurance, accountability and value for money. All elements of the programme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cervical Screening Programme (12 Jul 2018) See 1 other result from this answer

Simon Harris: The cervical screening programme has reduced the risk of women developing cervical cancer and there was a significant downward trend in in the incidence of invasive cervical cancer between 2010 and 2015. Also, cervical cancers are being diagnosed at an earlier stage and five-year survival rates have improved. The clinical advice from the HSE and the Department of Health is clear that there...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (11 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: ...of other indications for which it has received marketing authorisation. However, Pembrolizumab has not been granted a marketing authorisation by either the EMA or by HPRA for the treatment of cervical cancer and accordingly, in accordance with the 2013 Act, it cannot be assessed by HSE for reimbursement for cervical cancer, using the standard criteria. The Deputy will be aware...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (6 Jul 2006)

Mary Harney: I wish to see the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) rolled out nationally by 2008, based on an affordable model and in line with international best practice. Significant preparatory work is well under way involving the introduction of new and improved cervical tests, improved quality assurance training and the preparation of a national population register. An additional €9m is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Sep 2017)

Simon Harris: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and is linked to high risk Human Papilloma virus (HPV) types. In 2009 the National Immunisation Advisory Committee recommended HPV vaccination for all 12 year old girls to reduce their risk of cervical cancer and in September 2010 the HPV vaccination programme was introduced for all girls in first year of second level...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Nov 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Harney: The National Cancer Screening Service is planning to roll out the National Cervical Screening Programme on a national basis early next year. I have allocated additional revenue funding of €5.0m to the Service this year for this purpose and an additional 30 posts have been approved. Women aged 25 to 44 years old will be screened every 3 years; women aged 45 to 60 will be screened every 5...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Feb 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The programme for Government makes a commitment to improve cancer prevention and treatment. The Tánaiste will know this is European cervical cancer prevention week, which is a critical issue. The Irish Family Planning Association and CervicalCheck are running their annual Pearl of Wisdom campaign. Each year 260 women in Ireland are diagnosed with cervical cancer and up to 70 lives are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 May 2018) See 2 other results from this answer

Simon Harris: Last week I established an Independent Clinical Expert Review Panel led by The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, with expert input from the British Society of Colposcopists and Cervical Pathologists. All women who have had a previous smear(s) prior to their diagnosis of cervical cancer since September 2008 will be included in the expert review process who will review their...

Other Questions: Cancer Screening Programmes (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: ...to ensure their feedback will go directly to the HSE. I will personally monitor the position closely. As the Deputy knows, there was a significant downward trend in the incidence of invasive cervical cancer between 2010 and 2015 and we are seeing improvements in five-year survival rates. For that progress to continue, it is essential that women keep participating in cervical screening....