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Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: He is a disgrace to his party. He should withdraw some of these accusations he is making.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: Deputy McEntee can have him.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: The first thing to emphasise is that the HPV vaccine, while a valuable initiative, is just one part of helping to prevent deaths from cervical cancer.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: The second point to note is that HPV vaccination is not and cannot be a replacement for routine cervical screening. We know that countries that have organised cervical cancer screening programmes have substantially reduced both the number of new cases and deaths from cervical cancer. The Government's investment of €35 million in this programme demonstrates our commitment to a national...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: Talk about having the courage to make these decisions——

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: Next year it will be tough again.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: We will have to see how things will be then. We learn two things from contributions like that. First, that the Opposition is not fit for Government and, second, that the people were right. Anticipating the economic downturn we were going to have they voted for Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats at the last election.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: Deputy Mary Harney's record as Minister for Health and Children will always be a great one.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: Four years ago, the debate on health was all about consultants' contracts, primary care teams and waiting lists for treatment. We have made huge progress on all these issues. The one major indicator of improvements in our health service is that the average lifespan is over 80, way ahead of the European average. We have made major progress on this over the years, which is down in large part...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: Some balance would be appreciated. I am sure the people watching this debate would acknowledge that if the Opposition was a bit more generous we would believe the other stuff they come out with.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: However, when they talk nonsense it is possible to ignore what the Opposition has to say. It is important to bear in mind also that at least 30% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV types not covered by the vaccine, as many contributors have already pointed out. In the context of the cancer programme upon which the Government has embarked, there are a number of priorities from a clinical...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: ——in future funding decisions, as we proceed to implement the national cancer programme.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: Screening is prevention. The Deputy does not understand what he is talking about.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: That is not a children's issue, as the Deputy well knows. He is playing politics.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: The average age of diagnosis is 44. That is a fact.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: How does it touch on paediatric oncology?

Hospital Accommodation. (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: I will be taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children. Stage one of the phase 2B capital development at Mullingar began in October 2006 and is scheduled to be completed next month. The completion of this phase of the project, costing over €23 million, will increase the bed complement at the hospital from 215 to 244, which is an increase of 29 beds....

Drug Seizures. (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: I am replying on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern. I thank Deputy Sheehan for raising this important matter in the House. I should start by saying that the Minister is only answerable to this House concerning An Garda Síochána.

Drug Seizures. (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: Investigations are still ongoing on this matter, albeit in other jurisdictions, and the Minister is still restricted as to what he can say about this particular case. On top of that, the Minister firmly holds the view that he should not openly disclose the intelligence that may or may not be available to members of An Garda Síochána at any particular time, or what action is taken on foot...

Drug Seizures. (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: ——and the continued increase in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána. Its attested strength will increase to almost 14,900 by the end of 2009, from its current attested strength of 14,267.