Results 1-13 of 13 for cervical speaker:Catherine Byrne

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: ...sets out the details in this regard. I agree with the Senator on the importance of their voices being heard. Senator Higgins has given me an opportunity to highlight the work of the steering group on CervicalCheck, which includes women and family members who were part of the process. I wish to thank them on behalf of all of us. Reference was made to hearings in public. There is...

Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (21 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, who cannot attend today. The Minister responded to several Topical Issue matters, including one on cervical cancer, during the week. I do not know where he is but in any case I will respond and the Deputy may contact the Minister's office to relay her concerns about his absence. I have done exactly what Deputy O'Loughlin...

Mandatory Open Disclosure: Motion (15 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: .... In addition, as the House is aware, on Friday last the Government agreed a comprehensive package of health and social care measures to support the 209 women and their families who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer and whose audit result differed from their original smear test. The Government is absolutely committed to ensuring these women and their families receive all of...

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

Catherine Byrne: ...what happened to her and her family. There are no adequate words to express my outrage, nor undo what has been done. I sincerely wish Mrs. Phelan well in her continued treatment. As we all know, cervical cancer is a serious issue in Ireland, and we must establish all the facts in this case as quickly as possible, so that women can begin to feel trust and confidence in the cervical...

HPV Vaccine: Motion [Private Members] (28 Mar 2018)

Catherine Byrne: ...will continue on with some of the notes which I have been given. I know that the Minister, Deputy Harris, covered some of them in his opening statement but I will go back on some of them myself. Cervical cancer impacts the lives of almost 7,000 women in Ireland every year. In 2018 more than 90 Irish women will die from cervical cancer; a further 280 women will need intensive treatment,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Catherine Byrne: ...O'Connell is right that there has been a significant fall in the numbers of young girls having the HPV vaccine. This is a very serious development for a large number of girls who may develop cervical cancer later in their lives. The Department of Health and the HSE are working to counteract the misinformation connected with the vaccine, which undermines our national vaccination...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Products Regulatory Authority: Chairman Designate (21 Jan 2016)

Catherine Byrne: ...must be very much part of the HPRA's role as well. I do not always agree with Senator Crown but I totally agree with him on vaccination. I have two young girls who have both been vaccinated against cervical cancer. Unfortunately, in all walks of life - we only have to think back to when we had our children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella, and other diseases, when they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Catherine Byrne: ...said. I am not a medical expert, I am a politician but above all I am a parent. Like Senator Crown, I have four beautiful daughters, two of whom have gone through all the vaccination stages for cervical cancer. As a parent my issue is trust and who I trust. I trust my general practitioner. I have gone to my GP for the past 40 years. He has been with me at each stage. We went through...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (10 Feb 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the initial cost of the cervical cancer vaccine was stated to be €16 million but the cost announced in January 2010 was €3 million; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7115/10]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (10 Feb 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost each year to send cervical smear tests to the USA for laboratory analysis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7116/10]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the details of the new cervical cancer vaccination programme; if she will vaccinate girls in second year up to sixth year in view of the high incidence of cervical cancer in young women here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5453/10]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (13 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: ...920 million. If the Government cannot deliver the medical card scheme for people over the age of 70, what chance does it have in this instance? Neither is the Government prepared to deliver on the cervical cancer vaccine. Cervical cancer is the worst form to suffer from according to my doctor. I had to take my daughter to see him this morning because she is sick. He was appalled to...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: .... In my own area, many young people have died through drug addiction, suicide and cancers of all forms. Last week's announcement by the Minister of the postponement of the commencement of a cervical cancer vaccination programme for 12 year old girls is beyond belief. It is only four months since the Minister announced that the vaccination programme would commence in September 2009....