Results 161-180 of 238 for cervical speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (13 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 (13 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 365 to 367, inclusive, 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 Incidence: Cancer Incidence (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Harney: ...15 62 Quarter 1 2006 8 23 Quarter 2 2006 9 16 Figures provided for 2005 and 2006 are by year of registration and are provisional. Ireland's relative 5 year survival rate for women diagnosed with cervical cancer is improving with the percentage survival rate increasing from 59.6% between 1994 â 1997 to 69% for the period 1998 â 2002. An effective national cervical screening programme...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 714 and 720 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 the 1st January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which...
- Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (31 Jan 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...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (31 Jan 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 the 1st January 2007, I established a National Cancer Screening Service which amalgamates BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening...
- Cancer Services: Motion. (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Harney: ...by the Minister for Health and Children of a National Cancer Screening Service Board which will roll out BreastCheck to the south and west commencing in spring of this year and the Irish Cervical Screening Programme commencing late 2007, and also advise on a colorectal cancer screening programme; the progress that has been achieved to date on the implementation of the National Plan for...
- Written Answers — Screening Programmes: Screening Programmes (5 Dec 2006)
Mary Harney: ...(comprehensive programmes that are population based and include recruitment, recall, follow-up and timely assessment of people with positive tests.) Examples include cancer screening (breast and cervical), newborn screening for congenital abnormalities e.g. Phenylketonuria (PKU), child health screening. Screening is also provided to prevent complications of disease especially related to...
- Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (5 Dec 2006)
Mary Harney: ...will facilitate national standards for equity and access and will maximise ambulatory care. I will shortly establish a National Cancer Screening Service to amalgamate BreastCheck and the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) to deliver both programmes nationally. BreastCheck will commence national roll-out in Spring of next year. The ICSP will commence roll-out in late 2007, based on...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: A cervical screening service at the public health centre referred to by the Deputy has ceased for clinical governance reasons. However, a nurse led cervical testing clinic is provided by the Coombe Women's Hospital, without charge, one evening per week. Women do not require a GP referral to avail of this service. The national roll-out of the Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) will...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: ...to both public and private patients as part of a public vaccination programme is under consideration by my Department. The major public health benefit claimed for HPV vaccine is the prevention of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer screening programmes have similar objectives. We, like other jurisdictions, are undertaking an examination of the potential role of HPV vaccination, its possible...
- Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (1 Nov 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 Service 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 (1 Nov 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¬9 million...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (11 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Irish Cervical Screening Programme (ICSP) was established following the Report of the Department of Health Cervical Screening Committee, 1996, with a pilot development in the Mid-West in October 2000. Under the Programme, cervical screening is currently offered, free of charge, to approximately 74,000 women in the 25 to 60 age group, at five year intervals. The optimal screening interval...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (10 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: ...deliver both programmes nationally. This will maximise the expertise in both programmes, ensure improved efficiency and develop a single governance model for cancer screening. The plan is to have cervical screening managed as a national call/recall programme via effective governance structures that provide overall leadership and direction, in terms of quality assurance, accountability...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Sep 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 underway 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 — 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 — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: In parallel with the roll-out of the Irish Cervical Screening Programme, we like other jurisdictions will examine the potential role of HPV vaccination. In Ireland we have a significant opportunity to assess the vaccination in advance of a national roll out. Issues to be examined include the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the vaccine, categories of women who should be vaccinated,...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Sep 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 underway 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 (27 Sep 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 underway 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...