Results 21-26 of 26 for cervical speaker:Jan O'Sullivan
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: ...where patients are referred to the symptomatic breast centre by their GPs but even in that case patients face a long waiting list unless their symptoms are urgent. I also want an assurance that the cervical screening programme will be rolled out within the indicative timeframe. I have concerns about the plan that appears to be on the cards for sending cytology abroad. At least two...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (17 Apr 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the cytology laboratories which will carry out testing for the roll-out of cervical cancer screening are all outside of Ireland; if laboratories here that are in the process of achieving accreditation will be included in the tendering process, subject to achieving accreditation, in order to protect competence, skills and jobs in...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (21 Nov 2007)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost of sending cervical smears from Ireland to a company (details supplied) in the past year; if she has satisfied herself that the method of testing equates with that here; the efforts being made to expand capacity in Ireland in order that this work can be carried out here; the extra capacity that will be needed for the roll...
- Vaccination Programme. (21 Nov 2007)
Jan O'Sullivan: I raised this because I was contacted about it. There are always people who object to certain vaccines and it is important we clarify it. I support the introduction of a vaccine for cervical cancer. The Minister states there is no scientific evidence that it is contra-indicated for girls with a certain family history. I am not suggesting there is an issue but I seek clarity. A report in a...
- Cancer Screening Programme. (17 Oct 2007)
Jan O'Sullivan: I asked the Minister when she expects the national cervical cancer screening programme to be fully rolled out. The reason I am sceptical and asked that question is that the breast screening programme was to have been fully rolled out approximately two years ago and that has not yet happened. Will the breast screening programme be fully rolled out by the end of this year as promised and is...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (2 Mar 2006)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when it is expected that the national cervical screening programme will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8554/06]