Results 1-20 of 104 for cervical speaker:James Reilly

Seanad: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Statements (3 May 2018)

James Reilly: ...she has said on her plea to women to continue to get their smears. I cannot say that often enough. Many issues have been raised here. The most important issue is that lives are being saved by cervical screening. We may have issues with the upper echelons of management and we certainly have major issues with a decision not to share information with patients which is what CervicalCheck...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Statements (3 May 2018)

James Reilly: ...subsequently so that we can learn from it, is a good one. We must ensure that we learn from this and that all information is shared with patients. I appeal to women not to lose faith in cervical screening. The Government has committed to getting to the bottom of this so that we can prevent similar appalling situations from happening again. I look forward to rapid results on the basis...

Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Screening Programmes (2 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: ...people to be aware of it. There are competing areas for screening and cancer detection, in addition to our initiatives on the human papilloma virus, HPV, vaccine to protect young girls from developing cervical cancer later in life and the continued cervical screening. It is a Government commitment, one that I am very pleased to commit to as soon as possible and certainly within the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme, was introduced in 2008 and offers free smear tests to women aged 25 - 60. The decision to limit smear tests to women aged 25 and over was made following careful consideration of the risks of cervical cancer and the benefits of population screening, based on the examination of evidence by both Irish and international experts. In that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Incidence (13 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: ...as tobacco use, the consumption of alcohol, diet, overweight/obesity and lack of physical exercise will also have an impact. Also, the welcome expansion of population-based screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers is likely to increase the cancer detection rate in the short-term. Ireland has focused on improving the quality of cancer services through reorganisation and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: ...be applicable specifically to either men or women. By way of example, the Regulations include provision for such medical treatments as a prostatectomy or testicular biopsy (in the case of men) and cervical biopsy or maternity services (in the case of women). Importantly, under Community Rating everybody is charged the same premium for any specific health insurance plan available on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Health Issues: Minister for Health and HSE (16 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: ...having received the bilateral implants he or she requires. After that age, the opportunity is lost for these children. We are having to play catch-up in this area in the same way as we did with the cervical cancer vaccine. Our plan is to ensure that no child loses out and none is prevented from achieving normal hearing where that is possible. In respect of the Deputy's concern...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: ...be applicable specifically to either men or women. By way of example, the Regulations include provision for such medical treatments as a prostatectomy or testicular biopsy (in the case of men) and cervical biopsy or maternity services (in the case of women). Importantly, under Community Rating everybody is charged the same premium for a particular health insurance plan which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (27 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme, is a Government funded screening programme which is provided free of charge to recipients. CervicalCheck is available to over 1.1 million eligible women aged from 25 to 60 years and it aims to reduce the incidence of, and mortality from, cervical cancer by detecting changes in the cells of the cervix before they become cancerous. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Sep 2013)

James Reilly: ...provided to me by the Health Service Executive report that the 2011-2012 National Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine Campaign, which provides protection against the main viruses associated with cervical cancer, has been well received. HSE figures show that almost 86% (25,224 students from a cohort of 29,500) of first year girls in second level schools have received their three vaccine...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Sep 2013)

James Reilly: .... The Health Service Executive have also reported that the 2011-2012 National Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine Campaign, which provides protection against the main viruses associated with cervical cancer, has been well received. HSE figures show that almost 86% of first year girls in second level schools have received their three vaccine doses, which exceeds the international target...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy Implementation (16 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: ...in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders. This ensures rapid referral of patients with suspected cancer in a secure manner. BreastCheck, the National Breast Screening Programme and CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme are available nationwide to eligible women. There is a commitment in the Programme for Government to extend BreastCheck to the 65-69 age...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (22 May 2013)

James Reilly: CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme was introduced in 2008 and offers free smear tests to women aged 25 - 60. The decision to offer smear tests to women aged 25 and over was made following very careful consideration of the benefits to the population and the potential risks to individual women. This involved both Irish and international experts in cervical cancer and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme was introduced in 2008 and offers free smear tests to women aged 25 - 60. The decision to offer smear tests to women aged 25 and over was made following very careful consideration of the benefits to the population and the potential risks to individual women. This involved both Irish and international experts in cervical cancer and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (19 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: ...Criteria Symptomatic Asymptomatic Or Clinical signs of infection Or contact of STI -Vaginal - Gram stain - Wet Vaginal Prep – TV - High Vaginal swab - GC Culture -Cervical - Gram stain - Cervical CTNG Consider Pharyngeal and rectal CTNG in conjunction with Sexual History No clinical signs of infection -Cervical CTNG Wait for results...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: CervicalCheck, the national cervical screening programme is available to over 1.1 million eligible women aged 25 to 60 years. CervicalCheck aims to reduce the incidence of and mortality from cervical cancer by detecting changes in the cells of the cervix before they become cancerous. It is a priority for the National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) to ensure that its programmes are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Programme for Government (9 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: ...other dementias strategy by 2013 to increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention, and development of enhanced community based services to be implemented over five years. In progress We will introduce a cervical cancer vaccination catch-up programme for all girls in secondary school. Completed We will also extend Breastcheck to 65-69 year old women. In progress We will...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a cervical cancer vaccination catch-up programme for all girls in 6th year secondary schools commenced in the September 2011. This will be repeated for the following two years in September 2012 and 2013. This will result in all girls in the senior cycle of second level schools being offered HPV vaccine, including those currently...

Clotting Factor Concentrates and Other Biological Products Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: ...billion over the last three years, this is a serious quantum of money which can be used for other purposes. For example, vaccinating our female children with the HPV vaccine against the scourge of cervical cancer costs €3 million. That puts this saving in perspective. However, usage patterns have increased. Even so, savings have been realised, as the IBTS mark-up has been removed in...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (11 Jan 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) encompasses BreastCheck (the national breast screening programme) and CervicalCheck (the national cervical screening programme). The NCSS is preparing for the introduction of a national population-based colorectal cancer screening programme, which will be available to men and women aged between 65 and 69. International evidence does not...