Results 1-7 of 7 for cervical speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank Deputy White for allowing me five minutes of her time, particularly as I was late in arranging to speak in this debate. I am pleased the Minister is present to speak about the cervical cancer screening service. One of the welcome features of her tenure has been her willingness, when important health matters surface, to engage in public debate in the Chamber by first laying out her...

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: ...women in this group were immune from bullies and other obstructions life places before them. I plead with the Minister to ensure BreastCheck is made available to women aged 65 years and over. Cervical cancer screening services will be of great benefit to women.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: ...and stated that nobody suggested the ending of any of the tribunals. He also agreed a debate on rendition would be useful. I made inquiries yesterday about the availability of the vaccine against cervical cancer and it will be available to all women, regardless of income. Senator Finucane asked for debate on the Moriarty tribunal. Senator Leyden suggested the current review of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: ...Leyden spoke of the Competition Authority and praised it for the case it took against the Cork car cartel. He wanted a debate on the price of cars. Senator Finucane referred to the national cervical cancer programme and gardicil vaccination. I understand from a debate I heard on the radio there are proposals for a national vaccination scheme involving Gardicil, which has proved to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: .... I do not care how long it takes to deal with legislation in the Dáil but we will not allow a backlog here. I agree with Senator Terry's point that the gardasil drug used in protection against cervical cancer should be available not as an act of patronage but equally to everybody. That the vaccine is not available to medical card holders is another breach of equality rights. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Meara called for a debate on the report on children that was issued by the children's ombudsman, Ms Logan. I think that would be good. She also asked for a debate on cervical cancer. Senator Jim Walsh asked for a debate on the 1916 commemorations. He also sought a debate on the toll plazas and on the terms of the NTR contract. Senator Sheila Terry seeks a debate on tolling and on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: ...a debate on the beneficial tax implications for those in the higher echelons of the racing industry. Senator Henry is seeking a debate on the national screening strategy for women as regards cervical cancer. Senator Morrissey is also seeking a debate on jobs and has asked that the Tanáiste be invited to the House to discuss the matter. Senator Terry referred to the non-implementation of...