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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: It is very apt that we are having this discussion on breast cancer awareness month. This is an issue close to the hearts of many people. I do not think there is anybody in the Chamber or the country who has not been affected by a loved one, friend or family member being touched by breast cancer. The world was touched by the ravages of breast cancer when Sarah Harding died seven or eight...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (21 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: 113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a progress report on the initiative for problematic use of scramblers and quad bikes in urban areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51516/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (21 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: 149. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update in relation to a public inquiry into the death of a person (details suppled); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51515/21]

Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: I thank everyone for their contributions to the discussion so far. I commend the Regional Independent Group on this important Bill. There has been much discussion of the challenges that autistic people face during my time in this House. Whether progress has been made is a matter for interpretation. There has been a better understanding of autism in society over the past 20 years and...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: I thank the Chairman and all of our witnesses today. It is a sombre exercise listening to the facts relating to the impact of Covid-19 on children. Even though children were probably spared the worst ravages of the illness and this pandemic in respect of mortality and sickness, they were not spared the disruption of their lives as it had a very significant impact on children. I can only...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: Mr. Church has alluded to services related to intervention, and particularly around the CAMHS. We are all aware of the very long waiting times for intervention, and we know that early intervention is crucial for children's well-being. We spoke a few minutes ago about the first port of call for children being their parents, or whatever circumstances is their family model. What advice does...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: I thank both organisations for coming in. It is very insightful and informative with regard to the impacts on children. It has been a very difficult time for everybody. Hopefully we are coming to a conclusion, somewhat, of the terrible ravages of this pandemic. I thank the ISPCC and Barnardos for all of their work.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: The programme for government commits to exploring the potential for development of an industrial fibre sector using hemp. Two years ago in this building, one of the recommendations of Ireland's youth assembly was the development of the Irish hemp industry. Hemp has huge potential not only in regard to our climate but also for farmers. There is an unusual lacuna in the Misuse of Drugs Act...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: There is a contradiction in the law. The Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland say there is a limit of 0.2% of tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, whereas the Misuse of Drugs Act says it is 0%, so there is a contradiction.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: I thank all of our witnesses today for their ongoing work on the issue. It is very apt that this is breast cancer awareness month. I have a number of questions relating to the statements, the first of which is about the 3,500 cases of breast cancer that were diagnosed last year, or each year as stated. How many of those 3,500 cases are women under the age of 50?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: I am aware that other European countries start screening from the age of 40, and particularly in Sweden. When Sweden introduced screening at the age of 40 it reduced the death rate by 26%. There is probably a trend, if there is evidence to back this up, that breast cancer has become more prevalent in those aged under 50. It would make sense that the screening would start at that age. What...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: With regard to the triple assessment, and for our viewers, will the witnesses please explain the triple assessment and what that process is? What is the feasibility of getting the triple assessment for younger women?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: I also have a question on the breast cancer genes 1 and 2, known as BRCA 1 and BRCA 2. What is the current position for women at risk of BRCA on access to genetic testing and genetic counselling?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: My final question, which I did not really know much about until I read a bit more about it, is on how breast cancer affects men. It is obviously a very small number of men. Of the 3,500 people diagnosed each year, what percentage of men are diagnosed with breast cancer? What is the mortality or recovery rate with regard to those men who get breast cancer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: I do not say this blithely but would a man check his breasts as much as a woman? A woman would probably do so more than a man. What kinds of symptoms would a man have if he was presenting himself with possible complications?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: What is the mortality rate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: BreastCheck and National Cancer Control Programme: HSE
BreastCheck Screening Programme and Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer: Discussion (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: I thank Professor Hill very much.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: 120. To ask the Minister for Health when he plans to have the 446 ICU beds in place that he announced in December 2020. [50806/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: 231. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase the mental health services budget to the internationally recognised level of 12% of the overall health budget in the lifetime of the 33rd Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50805/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (19 Oct 2021)

Gino Kenny: 359. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the denial of mortgage protection insurance to those who have recovered from breast cancer who wish to buy a home effectively ruling out home ownership with long-term renting being the only option given that currently one in nine women are diagnosed with breast cancer; his plans to address same for persons who have recovered from breast cancer...