Results 181-200 of 238 for cervical speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: ...by Government to regulate the use of sunbeds, including prohibiting their use by those under 16. I will shortly establish a National Cancer Screening Agency to amalgamate BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) to deliver both programmes nationally. BreastCheck will commence national roll-out next year. It is my goal to have the ICSP rolled out nationally by 2008,...
- Written Answers — Cancer Prevention: Cancer Prevention (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: ...role in the detection of pre-cancerous and early disease, saving lives and reducing morbidity. I will shortly establish a National Cancer Screening Agency to amalgamate BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) to deliver both programmes nationally. BreastCheck will commence national roll-out next year. It is my goal to have the ICSP rolled out nationally by 2008,...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (6 Jul 2006)
Mary Harney: I wish to see the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) rolled out nationally by 2008, based on an affordable model and in line with international best practice. Significant preparatory work is well under way involving the introduction of new and improved cervical tests, improved quality assurance training and the preparation of a national population register. An additional â¬9m is...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Harney: Under the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP), cervical screening is currently offered, free of charge, to approximately 74,000 women in the 25 to 60 age group, at five year intervals, in the HSE Mid-Western Region. I wish to see the ICSP rolled out nationally by 2008, based on an affordable model and in line with international best practice. Significant preparatory work is well under...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Harney: I wish to see the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) rolled out nationally by 2008, based on an affordable model and in line with international best practice. Significant preparatory work is well under way involving the introduction of new and improved cervical tests, improved quality assurance training and the preparation of a national population register. An additional â¬9m is...
- Written Answers — Cancer Strategy: Cancer Strategy (27 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: ...to meet the additional service pressures in cancer care, improve the quality of care, facilitate better access to radiation oncology services and to continue the preparation for the national cervical screening programme. The capital funding requirement arising from the implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is primarily a matter for the Health Service Executive in the context of...
- Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (21 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: ...to meet the additional service pressures in cancer care, improve the quality of care, facilitate better access to radiation oncology services and to continue the preparation for the national cervical screening programme.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: ...to meet the additional service pressures in cancer care, improve the quality of care, facilitate better access to radiation oncology services and to continue the preparation for the national cervical screening programme.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (1 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call/recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (30 May 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call/recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (30 May 2006)
Mary Harney: ...show that population based screening can improve population health in terms of survival, morbidity and quality of life. Population based screening programmes for two specific cancers, breast and cervical, have demonstrated their efficacy and planning is under way for the national roll out of these two programmes to all regions in the country. I have received a Strategy for Cancer Control...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (9 May 2006)
Mary Harney: ...show that population based screening can improve population health in terms of survival, morbidity and quality of life. Population based screening programmes for two specific cancers, breast and cervical, have demonstrated their efficacy and planning is underway for the national roll out of these two programmes to all regions in the country. I have received a Strategy for Cancer Control in...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (9 May 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call/recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (26 Apr 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call and recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (26 Apr 2006)
Mary Harney: ...to meet the additional service pressures in cancer care, improve the quality of care, facilitate better access to radiation oncology services and to continue the preparation for the national cervical screening programme. The allocation of these funds, and funding for cancer services generally, is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (26 Apr 2006)
Mary Harney: ...criticised because we are not giving business to a private independent operator. I want to see it rolled out as quickly as possible. That is why we made the funding available. We also need to see cervical screening rolled out. That is in only one pilot project at present and I hope it will form part of the new contract with general practitioners since it clearly can be done at primary care...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (25 Apr 2006)
Mary Harney: A pilot cervical screening programme commenced in 2000 covering the area of the former Mid-Western Health Board. Under the programme, cervical screening is offered, free of charge, to approximately 74,000 women in the 25 to 60 age group, at five year intervals. The evidence internationally is that the risk of developing cervical cancer decreases with age and it is for this reason that the...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (25 Apr 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call and recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (30 Mar 2006)
Mary Harney: ...show that population based screening can improve population health in terms of survival, morbidity and quality of life. Population based screening programmes for two specific cancers, breast and cervical, have demonstrated their efficacy and planning is underway for the national rollout of these two programmes to all regions in the country. I received the Strategy for Cancer Control in...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Mar 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the national roll out of a cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. The Department of Health and Children has asked the Health Service Executive to prepare a detailed implementation plan for a national programme. It is planned that cervical screening will be managed under a national call or recall programme with effective governance...