Results 201-220 of 238 for cervical speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (21 Mar 2006)
Mary Harney: ...show that population based screening can improve population health in terms of survival, morbidity and quality of life. Population based screening programmes for two specific cancers, breast and cervical, have demonstrated their efficacy and planning is underway for the national roll out of these two programmes to all regions in the country. I received a strategy for cancer control in...
- Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)
Mary Harney: ...a Member of this House â but clearly there are deficiencies and gaps in many respects. In the health area, in particular, there is a focus on many of the issues that affect women, including cervical screening. There are strategies and a council is in place to deal with specific issues of concern to women. The Minister of State, Deputy Fahey, has responsibility for the issue of violence...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (2 Mar 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27, 51, 64, 68, 86 and 111 together. I am fully committed to the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice to reduce incidence and mortality from cervical cancer. My Department is in detailed discussions with the Health Service Executive in relation to the most efficient and cost effective way to deliver a...
- 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 (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: My Department made available an additional â¬9 million to the Health Service Executive for the development of cancer services in 2006 including the continuation of preparations for a national cervical screening programme. The Deputy's question concerning the allocation of funds relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the...
- 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...
- 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 (25 Jan 2006)
Mary Harney: I am committed to the national roll-out of the cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. An international expert examined the feasibility and implications of a national roll-out of a cervical screening programme. The examination included an evaluation of the current pilot programme, quality assurance, laboratory capacity and the establishment of national...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (25 Jan 2006)
Mary Harney: I am committed to the national roll-out of the cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. An international expert examined the feasibility and implications of a national roll-out of a cervical screening programme and carried out an evaluation on the current pilot programme, quality assurance, laboratory capacity and the establishment of national governance...
- 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 (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 — Health Services: Health Services (18 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: ...in the southern and western regions and BreastCheck is confident that the target date of April 2007 for the commencement of the roll out will be met. I am committed to the roll out of the national cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. Following the publication of the international expert's report on the feasibility and implications of a national roll out,...
- 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 — Health Services: Health Services (5 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: ...in the southern and western regions and BreastCheck is confident that the target date of April 2007 for the commencement of the roll-out will be met. I am committed to the roll-out of the national cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. Following the publication of the international expert's report on the feasibility and implications of a national roll out,...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Sep 2005)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258, 396 and 421 together. I am committed to the national roll-out of the cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. Following the publication of the international expert's report on the feasibility and implications of a national roll-out, the Department of Health and Children undertook a consultative process with relevant...
- 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 (28 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.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (14 Jun 2005)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 and 207 together. 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 GMS scheme. Any...
- 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...