Results 21-40 of 238 for cervical speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2010)
Mary Harney: I have always accepted the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the introduction of a universal high uptake vaccination programme in young girls, in conjunction with population based cervical screening, could significantly reduce overall cervical cancer incidence. The issue was not, therefore, whether the case for a cervical cancer vaccination programme was accepted by myself and...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2010)
Mary Harney: I have always accepted the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the introduction of a universal high-uptake vaccination programme in young girls, in conjunction with population-based cervical screening, could significantly reduce overall cervical cancer incidence. The issue was not, therefore, whether the case for a cervical cancer vaccination programme was accepted by myself...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Harney: I have always accepted the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the introduction of a universal high uptake vaccination programme in young girls, in conjunction with population based cervical screening, could significantly reduce overall cervical cancer incidence. The issue was not, therefore, whether the case for a cervical cancer vaccination programme was accepted by myself and...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (28 Jan 2010)
Mary Harney: I have always accepted the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the introduction of a universal high uptake vaccination programme in young girls, in conjunction with population based cervical screening, could significantly reduce overall cervical cancer incidence. The issue was not, therefore, whether the case for a cervical cancer vaccination programme was accepted by myself...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (26 Jan 2010)
Mary Harney: .... I have always accepted the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the introduction of a universal high uptake vaccination programme in young girls, in conjunction with population based cervical screening, could significantly reduce overall cervical cancer incidence. The issue was not, therefore, whether the case for a cervical cancer vaccination programme was accepted by...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Harney: .... The National Cancer Screening Service keeps under constant review the evidence base, involving any research conducted in Ireland or internationally, that would influence the target population for CervicalCheck. International best practice currently recommends that population-based cervical screening programmes should target women aged from 25 or 30 years to 60 or 65 years. The scientific...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Harney: As I have stated on many occasions in the past, I remain committed to the introduction of a cervical cancer vaccination programme at the earliest possible opportunity having regard to clinical priorities and the effective use of available resources.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Dec 2009)
Mary Harney: I have made my position on a cervical cancer vaccination programme clear on many occasions in the past. I remain committed to the introduction of such a programme at the earliest possible opportunity having regard to clinical priorities and the effective use of available resources.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (8 Dec 2009)
Mary Harney: The Deputy may be referring to CervicalCheck's move on 1 September 2009 to a call-recall system of invitation to screening. This move is in line with best international practice. It will ensure that an effective and efficient approach to cervical screening is maintained and that the essential target uptake of 80 per cent is achieved. In particular, the call-recall system allows...
- Laboratory Services. (8 Dec 2009)
Mary Harney: ...many other areas where there are deficiencies, no one could defend that. Quest Diagnostics is in discussions about a public facility in Ireland with a view to putting facilities in place. On the cervical screening, there was huge take up, there were 250,000 smears taken last year, with the number up this year. It is appropriate that we do it by way of letter so there are proper systems...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (24 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: I have considered all the relevant advice available to me in relation to the potential public health benefits of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer and the wider policy implications for its possible introduction into the National Immunisation Programme. I accept the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the introduction of a universal high uptake vaccination...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: ...practitioners, pharmacists, dentists, ophthalmologists, optometrists and dispensing opticians who hold contracts with the HSE, persons providing smear taking services as part of the National Cervical Screening Programme and consultant psychiatrists who participate in the Mental Health Tribunal process. Although the amount of savings made to date under the FEMPI Act is not readily...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (20 Oct 2009)
Mary Harney: I have considered all the relevant advice available to me in relation to the potential public health benefits of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer and the wider policy implications for its possible introduction into the National Immunisation Programme. I accept the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the introduction of a universal high uptake vaccination...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Harney: ...to take Questions Nos. 435 and 519 together. I have considered all the relevant advice available to me in relation to the potential public health benefits of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer and the wider policy implications for its possible introduction into the National Immunisation Programme. I accept the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (9 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: ...Screening Service (NCSS) in January 2007 following the launch of the otrategy for Cancer Control in Ireland (2006).The NCSS encompasses BreastCheck, the national breast screening programme and CervicalCheck, the national cervical screening programme. BreastCheck provides free mammograms to women aged 50 to 64 years. The national roll-out of BreastCheck, which commenced in 2007, is almost...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (1 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) is responsible for the operation of CervicalCheck, the national cervical screening programme. CervicalCheck offers free smear tests in a primary care setting to 1.1 million eligible women living in Ireland aged 25-60 years. Screening is offered to women aged 25-44 every three years, and on a five yearly basis to women in the age group 45-60. The...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (1 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: ...as saying that I am already convinced, based on the expert advice that I have received and considered, as to the important role a HPV vaccine programme would play as part of a cohesive response to cervical cancer. All of the clinical advice available to me indicates that, in the context of the limited resources available, the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme should take...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (1 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: ...and treatment is one of the most effective measures of avoiding premature death. This is the reason population based screening programmes are so important and it explains why the national cervical screening programme was accorded a higher priority than the HPV vaccine programme. CervicalCheck is being implemented at a full year cost of â¬43 million. There are between 250 to 300 new...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: ...hold contracts with the HSE. Professionals who render services on behalf of the National Cancer Screening Service Board under a contract for the provision of smear taking as part of the National Cervical Screening Programme and consultant psychiatrists who participate in the Mental Health Tribunal process are also included. My decisions had regard to the outcome of a public consultation...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: ...treatment is one of the most effective measures to avoid premature death. Thorough population-based screening programmes are critically important, with proven effectiveness in breast cancer and cervical cancer, where we now have screening programmes being actively rolled out. For these reasons, colorectal screening is my top priority for the next preventive and early detection services in...