Results 1-4 of 4 for cervical speaker:Maria Corrigan

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (16 Jun 2010)

Maria Corrigan: ...is one of the main killers in Ireland. There are a few issues I would like to refer to in the presence of the Minister, the first of which concerns vaccinations. I welcome the roll-out of the cervical cancer vaccine but I am concerned about the uptake under the childhood vaccination programme. I ask the Minister to consider launching a public-awareness campaign. Over recent years, there...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Maria Corrigan: Will the Leader arrange for the Minister for Health and Children to attend the Chamber to discuss our childhood vaccination programme? I welcome the recent roll-out of the cervical cancer vaccine, but will the Minister discuss with the House the uptake of early childhood vaccinations and indicate to us the incidence of recent outbreaks? In the past number of months, there have been reports...

Seanad: Bowel Cancer Awareness: Statements (7 Apr 2009)

Maria Corrigan: ...the occurrence of bowel cancer. We must promote awareness and education concerning the symptoms. We must send the message that this applies not only to bowel cancer. Through BreastCheck and cervical screening, for example, we have been effective in getting the message across to the public about the importance of early detection. We must ensure that the same message is heard in terms of...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Maria Corrigan: ...rates. Over 7,500 people will die of cancer this year. Approximately 1,500 will die of lung cancer, 650 will die of breast cancer, almost 900 will die of colorectal cancer and 65 will die of cervical cancer. I strongly believe that the national cancer strategy reflects the commitment to create a national framework that will ensure better diagnoses and better outcomes for patients. It...