Results 21-40 of 120 for cervical speaker:Mary Harney
- Cancer Screening Programme. (29 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: It is my objective to have an effective national cervical screening programme rolled out, beginning late this year. The programme will provide free cervical screening for women in the 25 to 60 year age group nationally and aims to reduce mortality from cervical cancer by up to 80%. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a national cancer screening service, which amalgamates...
- Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Harney: ...15 62 Quarter 1 2006 8 23 Quarter 2 2006 9 16 Figures provided for 2005 and 2006 are by year of registration and are provisional. Ireland's relative 5 year survival rate for women diagnosed with cervical cancer is improving with the percentage survival rate increasing from 59.6% between 1994 â 1997 to 69% for the period 1998 â 2002. An effective national cervical screening programme...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (2 Nov 2005)
Mary Harney: ...population based screening programmes for cancer are only considered where clear evidence exists of the benefit to the whole population to be screened. Population based screening programmes for cervical screening have demonstrated their efficacy internationally. A pilot cervical screening programme commenced in October 2000 and is available to eligible women resident in the HSE mid-western...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: A pilot cervical screening programme commenced in October 2000 and is available to eligible women resident in counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary north. Under the programme, cervical screening is being offered, free of charge, to approximately 74,000 women in these three counties in the 25 to 60 age group, at five year intervals. I am committed to the national roll out of the cervical...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (29 Jun 2005)
Mary Harney: A pilot cervical screening programme commenced in October 2000 and is available to eligible women resident in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary North. Under the programme, cervical screening is being offered, free of charge, to approximately 74,000 women in these three counties in the 25 to 60 age group, at five year intervals. I am committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (24 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: I have considered all the relevant advice available to me in relation to the potential public health benefits of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer and the wider policy implications for its possible introduction into the National Immunisation Programme. I accept the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the introduction of a universal high uptake vaccination...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (18 Nov 2008)
Mary Harney: ...the need to prioritise the use of public resources in very challenging economic circumstances, I have had to make difficult decisions in the context of competing health priorities. In relation to cervical cancer specifically, my immediate responsibility is to women in Ireland who have already been exposed to HPV and who may already have precancerous changes or undetected cervical cancer....
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (29 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: It is my objective to have an effective national cervical screening programme rolled out, beginning late this year. This will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP). The total allocation to the...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (21 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: Incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer in Ireland are in the mid-range of rates observed across Europe. Data supplied by the national cancer registry for the period 1994 to 2002 show that the average annual incidence of cervical cancer in this country was 170 and the average annual number of deaths from the disease was 80. I am fully committed to the national roll-out of a cervical...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (5 Jul 2007)
Mary Harney: It is my objective to have an effective national cervical screening programme rolled out, beginning late this year. This will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP). The total allocation to the...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (16 Dec 2008)
Mary Harney: As I have already indicated, I accept fully the expert advice provided to me in support of the introduction of a cervical cancer vaccination programme. However, I also have a responsibility as Minister to consider this and many other competing priorities within the overall resources available to the health services. My immediate responsibility in relation to cervical cancer is to women who...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (11 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: Cervical smear testing is not currently provided by GPs or family planning clinics under the scheme for medical card holders. However, where cervical smears form part of recognised protocols for the ongoing treatment of individual patient illnesses, they should be provided free of charge to eligible women under the general medical services, GMS, scheme. Any necessary follow-up treatment is...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (31 Jan 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195, 212 and 245 together. Incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer in Ireland are in the mid-range of rates observed across Europe. Data supplied by the national cancer registry for the period 1994 to 2002 shows that the average annual incidence of cervical cancer in this country was 170 and the average annual number of deaths from the disease was...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (26 Jan 2005)
Mary Harney: Where cervical smear testing is necessary in the context of an individual woman's medical examination and clinical needs, it is covered under the general medical services scheme. However, opportunistic cervical smear testing is not currently provided under the scheme for medical card holders. Any necessary follow-up treatment is available to all women, including medical card holders, within...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Feb 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 238 together. Infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. For this reason and having regard to the reports by the Health Information and Quality Authority and from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee and based on the best medical advice available to me that...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (18 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I am committed to the national roll out of the cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. A pilot cervical screening programme commenced in October 2000 and is available to eligible women resident in counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary North. An international expert examined the feasibility and implications of a national roll out of a cervical screening...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (20 Oct 2009)
Mary Harney: I have considered all the relevant advice available to me in relation to the potential public health benefits of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer and the wider policy implications for its possible introduction into the National Immunisation Programme. I accept the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the introduction of a universal high uptake vaccination...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Harney: ...to take Questions Nos. 435 and 519 together. I have considered all the relevant advice available to me in relation to the potential public health benefits of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer and the wider policy implications for its possible introduction into the National Immunisation Programme. I accept the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (10 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: ...deliver both programmes nationally. This will maximise the expertise in both programmes, ensure improved efficiency and develop a single governance model for cancer screening. The plan is 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...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Sep 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 underway involving the introduction of new and improved cervical tests, improved quality assurance training and the preparation of a national population register. An additional â¬9m is...