Results 1-10 of 10 for cervical speaker:Nicky McFadden

Seanad: Diabetes Treatment and Management: Motion. (27 Oct 2010)

Nicky McFadden: ...a result of neglect. I agree that the worst offenders for getting themselves checked out are men. As Senator Twomey said, if we had a proper roll-out of a strategic plan, like those for breast or cervical cancer, diabetes could be detected early. It would be easy to roll out such a programme because the one blood test required could be taken when people attend for their health check-up....

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2010)

Nicky McFadden: Yesterday a colleague on the other side went off on a bit of a rant about whether or not we were applauding the Minister for negotiating the deal on the cervical cancer vaccine. I spoke on a local radio station welcoming the Minister's initiative on the cervical cancer vaccine. However, on Monday night it emerged that second-year students in our local school were offered the vaccine at a...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Nicky McFadden: ...sides of the House. I am aware that the concerns of colleagues on the other side of the House are as deep and serious as those of Members on this side. The Well Woman Centres' serious survey on cervical cancer revealed the sad situation that the underprivileged and poor are not availing of free cervical smear tests. No more than Senator Walsh seeking a debate on swine flu, I call on the...

Seanad: Bowel Cancer Awareness: Statements (7 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: ...care of their health. There would not, as a result, be over 900 deaths from this disease each year, particularly if it was diagnosed in the first stage. It is imperative that, as is the case with cervical cancer, there be annual screening in respect of bowel cancer, which is the second most common form of the disease in Ireland. I ask the Minister of State to take on board the points I...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Nicky McFadden: ...not aware of the warning signs of bowel cancer. At present 287 people have been waiting more than six months for a colonoscopy. This is a terrible tragedy. The day before yesterday I spoke about cervical cancer and commended the Government on its cervical cancer screening programme. I call on the Leader, through his good offices, to ask the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Nicky McFadden: ...to ensure that he is taken to task. Whether we agree with the way in which Jade Goody, who is dying, is conducting herself in public — that is her business — she has heightened awareness of cervical cancer and I applaud her for that. I also welcome the Government's cervical cancer screening programme. For once we are getting value for money. I ask, however, in light of our finally...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I asked about the cervical cancer vaccine.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Nicky McFadden: ...the House. I am always amazed at how she is able to speak off the cuff but I would like honest, straight facts from her this time. What about the children who have not been able to avail of the cervical cancer vaccine? What about the children who are ill and who have been taken out of school because there is no money for special needs or to employ a care worker to assist them at school?...

Seanad: Child Poverty: Motion (11 Feb 2009)

Nicky McFadden: ...is that to give children? I completely and utterly agree with Senator Corrigan regarding vaccinations. It is an absolute shame that the Government did not consider it worthwhile to implement the cervical cancer vaccination programme for teenagers, given it would cost very little.

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Nicky McFadden: ...just one sector that Members know about, how much more will come out? Senator Twomey is correct to call for a postponement for everyone of the forthcoming pay increase and I agree with him. The cervical vaccine for children and a universal medical card for all our old people should be granted instead. I am sure the Minister of State realises that withdrawing the automatic entitlement to...