Results 361-380 of 1,561 for cervical

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: In May 2018, I asked CervicalCheck to make the necessary arrangements to provide that any woman who had a CervicalCheck smear test, and whose GP considered that she should have a further test as part of her reassurance, could access such a further test without charge. This decision was made in good faith to address the considerable fears of the many anxious women in Ireland, following issues...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy Implementation (30 May 2017)

Simon Harris: ...-based screening programmes are an important element of cancer control internationally. The National Screening Service (NSS) oversees the three national cancer screening programmes: BreastCheck, CervicalCheck and BowelScreen. The implementation of national, population based screening programmes for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer was recommended by the 2006 National Cancer...

Vaccination Programme. (21 Nov 2007) See 10 other results from this debate

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In February this year the Minister announced the introduction of the cervical cancer vaccine available free to medical card holders and young girls presenting in the 11-13 age group. What is the opinion of the Minister of recent criticism by Dr. Kevin Connolly, a paediatrician and member of the national immunisation advisory committee, of the delay in determination of the safety of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (19 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: In May 2018, I asked CervicalCheck to make the necessary arrangements to provide that any woman who had had a CervicalCheck smear test, and whose GP considered that she should have a further test as part of her reassurance, to access such a further test without charge. This decision was made in good faith to address the considerable fears of the many anxious women in Ireland, following issues...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (23 Oct 2018) See 1 other result from this answer

Simon Harris: Following the emergence of issues relating to CervicalCheck earlier this year, the audit process was paused pending the outcome of the two reviews established by Government. The first of these was the report of the Scoping Inquiry into issues surrounding CervicalCheck. Dr Scally’s report was published on my Department's website on 12 September and includes 50 recommendations, all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: .... All relevant and appropriate information is taken into account when deciding to make changes to the State's immunisation programmes. Each year in Ireland around 300 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine protects against two high risk types of HPV (16 & 18) that cause 73% of all cervical cancers. Vaccinated women and girls will still be at risk from...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: The current waiting time in the North Western Health Board region in respect of cervical smears is four weeks for priority smears and 16 weeks for routine smears. The North Western Health Board will continue to make efforts to reduce the waiting times further.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2004)

Denis Naughten: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 792 of 29 September 2004, when quarterly cervical smear clinics will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29696/04]

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Mary White: I compliment Senator O'Toole and Senator Henry on tabling the motion last night on the failure of the Government to deliver national screening programmes for cervical cancer and breast cancer.

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2007) See 3 other results from this debate

Jerry Cowley: What about cervical screening?

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (3 Apr 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Ruairi Quinn: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the estimated cost of introducing a personal health check for all, including screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer. [12825/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (24 Apr 2007)

Mary Harney: I take it the question refers to the Irish Cervical Screening Programme, which is the responsibility of the National Cancer Screening Service. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Chief Executive Officer of the Service to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the matter raised.

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Jun 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Richard Bruton: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the name and location of laboratories to which backlogged cervical smear tests are sent; the cost of sending these specimens to private laboratories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17622/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (26 Sep 2007)

Niall Collins: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of cervical smears that are being sent abroad for processing. [21137/07]

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

Martin Mansergh: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans and the timescale for extending BreastCheck and the national cervical cancer screening programme to County Tipperary. [21511/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Nov 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Arthur Morgan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount it would cost to extend the cervical cancer screening programme across the State in 2008. [31163/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (30 Jan 2008) See 1 other result from this answer

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the scheduled rollout of the National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2207/08]

Cancer Screening Programme. (31 Jan 2008) See 2 other results from this debate

James Reilly: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the date cervical screening will become available nationally; the reason this was not made available by the end of 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2926/08]

Cancer Screening Programme. (31 Jan 2008)

Joe Carey: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the date cervical screening will become available nationally; the reason this was not made available by the end of 2007 as she promised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2642/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (31 Jan 2008) See 1 other result from this answer

Brian O'Shea: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the time frame for the roll-out of cervical cancer screening; the funding that has been set aside in 2008 for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2707/08]