Results 221-238 of 238 for cervical speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (11 May 2005)
Mary Harney: I am committed to the national rollout 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 before I make definite policy decisions on a...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (11 May 2005)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 138 together. I am committed to the national rollout 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...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (11 May 2005)
Mary Harney: ...illness is a big challenge, which essentially will be done at GP level. In the context of the new contract, if we can get around to discussing it with the IMO, among the issues I want included is cervical screening, which can be done at GP level, rather than have another parallel programme rolled out with BreastCheck. Many of the issues referred to by Deputy Twomey are appropriate for the...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (11 May 2005)
Mary Harney: ...Hospital Galway. The total capital approved amounts to approximately â¬25 million. Tender notices have already been advertised in the EU Journal. I am also committed to the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. Careful planning and consultation with relevant professional and advocacy stakeholders is required before I make definite...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (5 May 2005)
Mary Harney: The former health board executive commissioned an international expert in cervical screening to examine the feasibility and implications of a national roll out of a cervical screening programme. The examination included an evaluation of the current pilot programme in the mid-western area, quality assurance, laboratory capacity and organisation and the establishment of national governance...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Apr 2005)
Mary Harney: The former Health Board Executive commissioned an international expert in cervical screening to examine the feasibility and implications of a national roll out of a cervical screening programme. The examination included an evaluation of the current pilot programme in the mid-western area, quality assurance, laboratory capacity and organisation and the establishment of national governance...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Apr 2005)
Mary Harney: The former health board executive commissioned an international expert in cervical screening to examine the feasibility and implications of the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme. The examination included an evaluation of the current pilot programme in the mid-western area, quality assurance, laboratory capacity and organisation and the establishment of national governance...
- Cancer Screening Programme: Motion (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)
Mary Harney: ...an enormous amount of money, and it is, but it does not solve all the problems of cancer care. Population screening programmes, where appropriate, must be embraced in the Irish health care system. Cervical screening has been introduced in the mid-west but has not been expanded beyond there. In the time since its introduction, 78,000 women have been screened. Of Irish cancer deaths,...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Harney: I proppose to take Questions Nos. 15, 101 and 111 together. I am committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practise. 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...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (23 Mar 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 before I make policy decisions on a...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Harney: ..., who is one of our leading experts in this area, recently said an organised roll-out would be more effective than opportunistic screening, which is currently the case, in reducing the incidence of cervical cancer and he believes it could be reduced by 80%. I would like to discuss this issue in the context of the renewal of the contact under the GMS. This programme is being implemented by...
- Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (22 Mar 2005)
Mary Harney: ...People Mental Handicap Health Promotion GPs/G.M.S. Cardiovascular Medicines Unit Health Insurance Maternity/Family Planning Environmental Health Infectious Diseases Food Safety Cervical Screening Public Health Ophthalmic Community Health Physical Disability Advisors Meetings Nursing Policy Unit Carers Drugs and Aids Services National Cancer Strategy Dental...
- Order of Business. (24 Feb 2005)
Mary Harney: The roll-out of the cervical screening programme does not require specific legislation. As the Deputy acknowledged, there are 200,000 opportunistic screenings per year in this area. It is a matter we must examine in the context of the review of the GMS contract because this facility can be provided at local level by general practitioners â that would be more appropriate. Population...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (10 Feb 2005)
Mary Harney: The Health Board Executive commissioned an international expert in cervical screening to examine the feasibility and implications of a national roll out of a cervical screening programme. The examination included an evaluation of the pilot programme, quality assurance, laboratory capacity and organisation and the establishment of national governance arrangements. The expert's report was...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (1 Feb 2005)
Mary Harney: The Health Board Executive, HeBE, commissioned an international expert in cervical screening to examine the feasibility and implications of a national rollout of a cervical screening programme. The examination included an evaluation of the pilot programme, quality assurance, laboratory capacity and organisation, and the establishment of national governance arrangements. The experts' report...
- 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 (26 Jan 2005)
Mary Harney: The examination on the feasibility and implications of a national roll out of a cervical screening programme, referred to in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 793, has now been completed. The Health Board Executive, HeBE, commissioned an international expert in cervical screening to carry out the examination and her report has been submitted to my Department. My Department is now...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (19 Oct 2004)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 253 and 309 together. A pilot cervical screening programme commenced in October 2000 and is available to eligible women resident in Limerick, Clare and north Tipperary. Under the programme, cervical screening is being offered free of charge to 74,000 women in the 25 to 60 age group at five year intervals. The Health Board Executive commissioned an...