Results 1-9 of 9 for hpv segment:7448053

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Simon Harris: It is still my intention for the HPV test to be introduced by the end of the year. We have reached an agreement with MedLab whereby it already uses the HPV test with regard to its backlog, which is an important point.

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Stephen Donnelly: That is okay. We might start the time again, if that is possible. The offer of the free smear test contributed greatly to the HPV vaccine roll-out being delayed and to the backlog for women waiting for their smear test results. Back in February, the health committee was told the backlog had increased. We were all expecting it to have reduced considerably. From memory, it increased...

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Simon Harris: ...and those of the HSE in appearing before and updating the committee he chairs. There will be a number of appropriate and important occasions when this can be done, particularly in regard to HPV testing and processing the legislation on the new tribunal. I am pleased we now have a very robust implementation plan in place. I am pleased Dr. Scally is pleased because he is the independent...

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Stephen Donnelly: What about the HPV test?

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Simon Harris: ...to reminding this House that screening is not a diagnostic test and that there will, therefore, always be false positives and false negatives in any screening service in any country. While the HPV test, when introduced, will lower the numbers of false positives and negatives, some will remain, as I outlined in my opening statement. I said - I do not wish to go any further - that I am...

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Simon Harris: ...cancer in our country within a generation. That is not pie in the sky, it is something that has been done effectively in other jurisdictions. It will be done in Ireland through screening, HPV testing, the introduction of the HPV vaccination for boys, the promotion of vaccination by all Members of the House and, hopefully, the end of the silly nonsense and scaremongering of some Members...

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Simon Harris: ...has a turnaround time - from my memory - of approximately seven to nine weeks and MedLab Pathology had a much longer turnaround time. MedLab is now focusing on its backlog, is now using HPV testing and is prioritising tests, which is a good development. I expect that the backlog will substantially reduce over the summer months.

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Michael Harty: ...some days ago to discuss this very issue. Has the judgment really damaged the future of all screening? I believe there will be an appeal of the judgment. Will the Minister comment on that? HPV testing has been promised for a year. It was to come in last October and it is now promised for before the end of this year. What are the barriers to introducing HPV testing before the end...

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Simon Harris: .... That is not an excuse for the backlog but an important message for the women of Ireland. The House will be aware that I have asked the HSE to introduce as soon as possible human papilloma virus, HPV, testing as the primary screening method for the prevention of cervical cancer. This is in line with developments in cervical screening internationally. Ireland will be among the first...