Results 1-20 of 106 for cervical speaker:Mary Harney
- Cancer Screening Programme. (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: The roll-out of a national cervical screening programme is the most efficient population approach to preventing and controlling cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January this year, I established a national cancer screening service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (21 Nov 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 95 together. The most effective strategy for the prevention of cervical cancer requires decisions based on an assessment of the relative contributions of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination and cervical screening in reducing the burden of both existing and projected cervical precancerous changes and cervical cancer. Issues to be examined include...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (17 Oct 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 111 together. The most effective strategy for the prevention of cervical cancer requires decisions based on an assessment of the relative contributions of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination and cervical screening in reducing the burden of both existing and projected cervical pre-cancerous changes and cervical cancer. Issues to be examined include...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: The most effective strategy for the prevention of cervical cancer requires decisions based on an assessment of the relative contributions of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination and cervical screening in reducing the burden of both existing and projected cervical pre-cancerous changes and cervical cancer. Issues to be examined include the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2007)
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 GMS scheme. Any necessary follow-up treatment is available to all women,...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: I understand the Deputy is referring to the McGoogan Report on the Irish Cervical Screening Programme. This Report was commissioned by the former Health Boards Executive and submitted to my Department in 2004. It recommended that cervical screening be managed as a national call/recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall leadership and direction in terms of...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 714 and 720 together. An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on the 1st January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126, 130, 135 and 144 together. An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (30 Jan 2008)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 390 and 449 together. The most effective strategy for the prevention of cervical cancer requires decisions based on an assessment of the relative contributions of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination and cervical screening in reducing the burden of both existing and projected cervical precancerous changes and cervical cancer. Issues to be examined include...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (13 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 365 to 367, inclusive, together. An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out nationally, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (31 Jan 2008)
Mary Harney: The most effective strategy for the prevention of cervical cancer requires decisions based on an assessment of the relative contributions of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination and cervical screening in reducing the burden of both existing and projected cervical precancerous changes and cervical cancer. Issues to be examined include the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the...
- Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (6 Nov 2007)
Mary Harney: ...by a supplier. Only drugs and medicines which are licensed for dispensing in a community pharmacy, on foot of a doctor's prescription, would qualify for reimbursement under the scheme. As the cervical cancer vaccine would require a clinical administration, it would not meet the criteria for reimbursement. The most effective strategy for the prevention of cervical cancer requires...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: A cervical screening service at the public health centre referred to by the Deputy has ceased for clinical governance reasons. However, a nurse led cervical testing clinic is provided by the Coombe Women's Hospital, without charge, one evening per week. Women do not require a GP referral to avail of this service. The national roll-out of the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) will...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Harney: An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on the 1st January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (25 Apr 2006)
Mary Harney: A pilot cervical screening programme commenced in 2000 covering the area of the former Mid-Western Health Board. Under the programme, cervical screening is offered, free of charge, to approximately 74,000 women in the 25 to 60 age group, at five year intervals. The evidence internationally is that the risk of developing cervical cancer decreases with age and it is for this reason that the...
- 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...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (13 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening...