Results 1-11 of 11 for cervical speaker:Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...this. That is how bad society is that we cannot take it as a given that when somebody, whether a clinician, a medic or even a company, discovers an error or misreading of such a vital test as a cervical smear test that they would immediately inform the patient. That there was an immediacy about that. The problem as we know far too well, and some people know to their detriment, is that...

Other Questions: State Claims Agency (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This relates to a matter that has been ongoing for a while. Given the current controversy around the checks for cervical cancer, there is a need for transparency in publishing reports that will help people suffering health consequences so they can manage future health needs.

Other Questions: State Claims Agency (10 May 2018)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...and nail. It has fought to the level of the High Court the production of a list of chemicals used in Baldonnel in that period. That list alone could save lives. Given the current debacle with cervical smear tests, I ask the Minister of State to think again about the withholding of information that can affect people's lives and future health. This is wrong and it should be stopped.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (11 Feb 2015)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 126. To ask the Minister for Health the cost involved in the current breast test mail shot, which is by registered post rather than by standard post, which the cervical smear test mail shot has used; the way the database was compiled and is being used; and how accurate it is in providing the high volume of returns, many of which are not claimed, due to the fact of being registered mail. [6252/15]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the process involved in contacting women to remind them of their right to a free cervical cancer smear test; the numbers contacted each year; the way they are contacted; the effort made to ensure the database is up to date; the action taken when someone is uncontactable or has not taken up the offer or reminder of a smear test; and if...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Mar 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the process involved in contacting women to remind them of their right to a free cervical cancer smear test; the numbers contacted each year; the way they are contacted; the effort that is made to ensure the database is up to date; the action that is taken when someone is uncontactable or has not taken up the offer or reminder of a...

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 45 and the third most common cancer in women in Ireland. On average, almost 200 women in this State develop the disease every year. In contrast to most other cancers, this one affects mainly younger women, with 60% of cases occurring in women aged 50 or younger. Faigheann 70 mná sna Fiche-Sé Chontae bás de thoradh ailse an...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Apr 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the centres here where cervical smear tests are available for public patients; the waiting list in each for the test; the average waiting time for tests to be analysed and reported back to the patients; the waiting list and average analysis time for secondary test in the case of abnormalities in the first; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Apr 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps being taken to speed up the cervical smear test system to increase the chances of early detection of cancers or other abnormalities. [15524/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Apr 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the Health Service Executive hospitals and centres which previous to 1 April 2008 provided cervical smear tests for public patients and are no longer doing so; and the reason for not doing so in each case. [15525/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Apr 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Coombe Women's Hospital, Dublin is no longer providing cervical smear tests for public patients, while the private facility on the campus is providing tests for private patients. [15526/08]