Results 1-7 of 7 for cervical speaker:Fergal Browne

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Fergal Browne: I agree with previous speakers on the cervical cancer issue. Without getting involved in the vaccine issue, I was amazed to learn from a reply I received this week from the HSE that some hospitals can obtain the results of cervical cancer screening within 48 hours, while others take up to 25 weeks. The HSE has outsourced the service to America and the UK in order to speed up the backlog....

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Fergal Browne: ...a strategy on it, perhaps they should at least undertake an aggressive advertising campaign or take some initiative on the issue. Despite nine years of reports and promises, a nationwide free cervical screening programme has not yet been rolled out. Only 30% to 40% of the population is being screened opportunistically and only 9% of the population is covered by the pilot national cervical...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Fergal Browne: ...a debate in the next couple of weeks on various aspects thereof. We have no idea of the cost or timescale for implementing the strategy. The Tánaiste made an announcement indicating the merger of cervical cancer screening and breast cancer screening, but we do not know the implications of such a move. Previous debates in the House have shown that roll-outs have been announced but have not...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion. (22 Mar 2006)

Fergal Browne: ...regional centres, was promised in the Fianna Fáil manifesto. By 2001 its full implementation had been watered-down. The Fianna Fáil manifesto stated it would implement, as a matter of urgency, cervical smear testing for GMS patients for screening as well as diagnostic purposes. It also stated programmes for breast and cervical cancer screening would be extended nationally. The national...

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Fergal Browne: ...much good work is happening, there is confusion in the area of cancer services. Phrases he used in his speech say it all. The Minister mentioned funding to "continue the preparation for a national cervical screening programme". That is vague and contains no definite commitment. We recently received correspondence from the Irish Cancer Society pointing out that while a full-scale national...

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Fergal Browne: ...receive the treatment they deserve. Much work has been done, as is evident from the Minister of State's speech, but it is time the BreastCheck programme was rolled out across the country and the cervical cancer issue was examined. I am aware Senator Glynn will address the issue of men's health today. The remark made by the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children at the Oireachtas...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Cervical Smear Tests. (12 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: I welcome the Minister of State who is becoming a regular fixture in the House. In Carlow and the south-east at present there is a two month delay in doctors obtaining cervical smear test kits. It takes a further four months before they obtain the results from those tests, meaning that there is an overall delay of six months. I forwarded to the Minister a copy of the letter I received from a...