Results 61-80 of 151 for cervical speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (31 Mar 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66, 93 and 175 together. 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 â¬42m. I am fully committed to keeping the...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: ...to both public and private patients as part of a public vaccination programme is under consideration by my Department. The major public health benefit claimed for HPV vaccine is the prevention of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer screening programmes have similar objectives. We, like other jurisdictions, are undertaking an examination of the potential role of HPV vaccination, its possible...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (4 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 â¬9m is...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (4 Nov 2008)
Mary Harney: ..., including for health, are very scarce indeed and will remain so. I have decided that the best that can be achieved in these circumstances is to prioritise funding for the development of the cervical screening programme and treatment services at the eight designated cancer centres, which includes the challenge of funding very expensive cancer drugs. I will not therefore be proceeding...
- Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)
Mary Harney: ...have attested to their experiences of BreastCheck, which is acknowledged domestically and internationally to have been rolled out in a most appropriate fashion. When I asked the NCSS to roll out a cervical screening programme I did not tell it how to do it. I have confidence in its capacity to make those decisions. As Minister for Health and Children, I make the policy and allow those...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (27 Jan 2009)
Mary Harney: All of the clinical advice available to me indicates that the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme should be my number one priority. The National Cervical Screening Programme, CervicalCheck, is being implemented with effect from September of last year. The full year cost of this programme is â¬35m. I am fully committed to keeping the introduction of a HPV vaccination...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (4 Apr 2007)
Mary Harney: ...Control Strategy which I published last June. As the Deputy is aware, on 1 January this year, I established a National Cancer Screening Service Board which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening Programme, both of which will be rolled out nationally this year. The total allocation to the new Service in 2007 is â¬33m. This is a 71% increase on the 2006 allocation to...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (30 May 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call/recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (1 Nov 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 â¬9 million...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (11 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) was established following the Report of the Department of Health Cervical Screening Committee, 1996, with a pilot development in the Mid-West in October 2000. Under the Programme, cervical screening is currently offered, free of charge, to approximately 74,000 women in the 25 to 60 age group, at five year intervals. The optimal screening interval...
- 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...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 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...
- 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 (26 Apr 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call and recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (24 May 2005)
Mary Harney: I am committed to the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. International evidence demonstrates the proven efficacy of programmes that are effectively managed and meet quality assurance standards. Careful planning and consultation with relevant professional and advocacy stakeholders is required in advance of a national roll out. The...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Harney: Under the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP), cervical screening is currently offered, free of charge, to approximately 74,000 women in the 25 to 60 age group, at five year intervals, in the HSE Mid-Western Region. I wish to see the ICSP rolled out nationally by 2008, based on an affordable model and in line with international best practice. Significant preparatory work is well under...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (25 Apr 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call and recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (1 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call/recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Mar 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. The Department of Health and Children has asked the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. It is planned that cervical screening will be managed under a national call or recall programme with effective governance...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (7 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call and recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...