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Cervical Cancer Vaccination Programme. (21 Oct 2009)

Barry Andrews: ...The first area mentioned is the implementation of the cancer control strategy. Within this, the Government makes a commitment to "expand cancer prevention measures such as colorectal screening and cervical vaccination programmes at the earliest opportunity, in accordance with clinical priorities". The issue is not, therefore, whether the case for a cervical cancer vaccination programme...

Written Answers — Dáil na nÓg: Dáil na nÓg (2 Jul 2009)

Barry Andrews: ...took place on 20 February 2009 in Croke Park, Dublin and discussed the issues of physical health and mental health. The top three recommendations voted by delegates on physical health were: 1. The cervical cancer vaccine should be made available free of charge for all 12-18 year old girls; 2. All young people should have access to sex education, which is appropriate to individual needs,...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: The first thing to emphasise is that the HPV vaccine, while a valuable initiative, is just one part of helping to prevent deaths from cervical cancer.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: The second point to note is that HPV vaccination is not and cannot be a replacement for routine cervical screening. We know that countries that have organised cervical cancer screening programmes have substantially reduced both the number of new cases and deaths from cervical cancer. The Government's investment of €35 million in this programme demonstrates our commitment to a national...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Barry Andrews: However, when they talk nonsense it is possible to ignore what the Opposition has to say. It is important to bear in mind also that at least 30% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV types not covered by the vaccine, as many contributors have already pointed out. In the context of the cancer programme upon which the Government has embarked, there are a number of priorities from a clinical...

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Barry Andrews: ...refused to take part in talks and, while I stand open to correction, my impression is that it refused to allow Professor Drumm to address its conference. The IMO objected to the introduction of cervical screening at primary care level.