Results 141-160 of 238 for cervical speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (29 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: It is my objective to have an effective national cervical screening programme rolled out, beginning late this year. This will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP). The total allocation to the...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: Cervical smear testing is not currently provided by GPs or family planning clinics under the scheme for medical card holders. However, where cervical smears form part of recognised protocols for the ongoing treatment of individual patient illnesses, they should be provided free of charge to eligible women under the GMS scheme. Any necessary follow-up treatment is available to all women,...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (29 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: It is my objective to have an effective national cervical screening programme rolled out, beginning late this year. The programme will provide free cervical screening for women in the 25 to 60 year age group nationally and aims to reduce mortality from cervical cancer by up to 80%. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a national cancer screening service, which amalgamates...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (29 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: ..., established a pilot project in the mid-west, which was not the beginning of a national roll-out and much has been learned from that. I do not disagree with much of the Deputy's contribution. Cervical smear testing was introduced in Canada in the late 1960s while it was introduced in the UK in 1988.
- Cancer Screening Programme. (29 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: Since 1988, results in the UK have improved. Approximately 73 women a year die from cervical cancer in Ireland, even though significant numbers of opportunities for smears are conducted. There is a number of issues. The HSE did not go to tender because of the emergency resulting from a five-month backlog for such tests.
- Cancer Screening Programme. (29 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: ...basis because generally one is required to go to tender. Two issues are involved relating to capacity and quality. We all accept BreastCheck is a quality assured programme. It must be ensured cervical screening is quality assured and, therefore, that the laboratories are accredited and meet the standard required, which has not been the case in many instances to date. The HSE has...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (29 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: We know the age group and the programme will operate similarly to BreastCheck. Everybody accepts that is a terrific programme and the same people will be responsible for the cervical screening programme. When a screening programme is rolled out, quality assurance is essential. The roll-out will begin later this year and it will take a while to roll it out to the entire population. The...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: I understand the Deputy is referring to the McGoogan Report on the Irish Cervical Screening Programme. This Report was commissioned by the former Health Boards Executive and submitted to my Department in 2004. It recommended that cervical screening be managed as a national call/recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall leadership and direction in terms of...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: ...the funding available in 2006. This includes â¬8m which has been allocated this year for the roll out of the national breast-screening programme and â¬5m to commence the roll out of a national cervical screening programme later this year. The Service will also advise on the implementation of a national colorectal screening programme.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Mar 2007)
Mary Harney: An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out nationally, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126, 130, 135 and 144 together. An effective national cervical screening programme will result in a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: ...based screening programmes are an essential element of the Strategy. I established a National Cancer Screening Service Board on 1 January this year which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening Programmes to deliver both programmes nationally. The total allocation to the new Service is â¬33m; this is a 71% increase on the 2006 allocation to the services. The Service...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: ...which has been allocated this year for the roll out of the national breast screening programme to the West and South which will commence this Spring and â¬5m to commence the roll out of a national cervical screening programme later this year. The Service will also advise on the implementation of a national colorectal screening programme.
- Cancer Screening Programme. (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: The roll-out of a national cervical screening programme is the most efficient population approach to preventing and controlling cervical cancer. It is my objective to have such a programme rolled out, beginning late this year, based on an affordable model. For that purpose, on 1 January this year, I established a national cancer screening service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: It is true that there has been cervical cancer screening in other jurisdictions for some considerable time, including the United Kingdom and Canada, where it was introduced in the 1960s. I acknowledge that we are way behind in many areas. However, we have in place a co-ordinated programme for the roll-out of both BreastCheck and a cervical cancer screening programme on a sustainable basis....
- Cancer Screening Programme. (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy is aware, no country has eliminated cervical cancer.
- Cancer Screening Programme. (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: ...and awareness, and the huge efforts being made in that regard, as well as the provision of mobile facilities to try to bring screening closer to the population, are so important. With regard to cervical screening specifically, a pilot project has been in operation in the mid-west for several years. We have learned from that experience and this will inform the manner in which the new...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: ...programmes are an essential element of the Strategy. I established a National Cancer Screening Service Board on 1 January this year. It takes over responsibility for BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening Programme. The total allocation to the new Service is â¬33m, a 71% increase on the funding available in 2006. This includes â¬8m for the roll out of the national breast...