Results 1-5 of 5 for cervical speaker:John Moloney
- Seanad: Youth Affairs (30 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: ...year. The top recommendations voted in 2009 - I say this by way of showing the connect to the policies and the realities of this House - which it is important to develop further, are that the cervical cancer vaccine should be made available free of charge for all 12 to 18 year old girls - that is their top priority, and that a structured course should be implemented for senior cycle...
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: ...leaving people bereft with no support structure whatsoever, but the national screening process can give major protection. In addition, it is important to note that countries which have organised cervical screening programmes have substantially reduced the numbers of new cases and deaths from cervical cancer. It is not just a case of coming in here to talk about what HIQA or the European...
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: ...reflects expert advice internationally. For example, they recommended that since no vaccine is 100% effective, national authorities should carry out organised population-wide, quality-assured cervical screening before introducing the HPV vaccine into the population. There is no doubt that experts differ.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: It is fair to make the point that vaccination protects against 70% of the virus that causes cervical cancer, whereas the screening process has success rates in the order of 90%.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: .... It is important to recognise certain points, however. First, while there is no doubt that the HPV vaccine is a valuable initiative, it is only one part of helping to prevent deaths from cervical cancer. Second, the vaccination is not and can never be a replacement for routine cervical screening.