Results 121-140 of 270 for cervical speaker:Simon Harris

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cervical Screening Programme (27 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Following the emergence of issues relating to CervicalCheck earlier this year, the audit of the cervical screening process being conducted by CervicalCheck, for training and education purposes, was paused in light of two reviews established by Government. One is an Independent Expert Panel Review led by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). This has a clearly defined...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (21 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I gave approval earlier this year for a switch to HPV testing as the primary cervical screening test, with cytology as a reflex test. This change will improve the sensitivity of testing and reduce the number of false negatives arising, although it is important to be clear that false negatives will always be part of any cervical screening programme. This change in testing is a priority,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (14 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: ...which this data is sought, it is important to reiterate that Dr Scally is clear in his report that the Inquiry is satisfied with the quality management processes in the laboratories contracted by CervicalCheck. As previously outlined to the Deputy, it would be expected that false negatives would have occurred in all laboratories contracted by CervicalCheck since its inception. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: ...in September 2018. The Government fully supports the HPV immunisation programme and recognises its benefits. We must continue to focus on increasing uptake rates as the best way of reducing cervical cancer. I encourage the parents of all eligible girls to ensure that their daughters receive this important life-saving vaccine.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The issues the Deputy is raising emerged at the outset of issues relating to CervicalCheck. Many women were very concerned and it was vital to examine the facts. That is why the Scoping Inquiry was established, led by Dr Gabriel Scally as an independent expert. The Terms of Reference of the Scoping Inquiry were agreed following cross party engagement and included an examination of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: ...with or without synovial biopsy; Arthroscopy of shoulder, surgical, with removal of loose body or foreign body, synovectomy debridement; Bilateral hernia repair; Cardioversion; Carpal Tunnel; Cataracts; Cervical Discectomy IP; Circumcision DC Adults; Circumcision IP Adults; Circumcision DC Paeds; Circumcision IP Paeds; Colonoscopy; Correction of Protruding ears (Bilateral); Cystoscopy Day...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Screening saves lives. CervicalCheck has been successful in reducing cervical cancer rates in Ireland and, as Dr Scally stated in his report on the issues relating to CervicalCheck, which was published on the website of my Department on 12 September, continuation of the screening service in the coming months is of crucial importance. Dr Scally's report provided welcome reassurance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: ...Independent Clinical Expert Panel Review which is being led by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is examining the results of screening tests of all women who have developed cervical cancer who participated in the screening programme since it was established. This review will provide independent clinical assurance to women about the timing of their diagnosis, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (24 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: ..., diagnostic with or without synovial biopsy Arthroscopy of shoulder, surgical, with removal of loose body or foreign body, synovectomy debridement Bilateral hernia repair Cardioversion Carpal Tunnel Cataracts Cervical Discectomy IP Circumcision DC Adults Circumcision IP Adults Circumcision DC Paeds Circumcision IP Paeds Colonoscopy Correction of Protruding ears (Bilateral) Cystoscopy Day...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (23 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108, 124, 379 to 381, inclusive, together. Since the inception of the cervical screening programme, CervicalCheck has been notified of a total of 1,482 cases of cervical cancer. The 221 figure is the number of women within the 1,482 for whom the clinical audit conducted by CervicalCheck showed a differing cytology recommendation to their original test. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (23 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Following the emergence of issues relating to CervicalCheck earlier this year, the audit process was paused pending the outcome of the two reviews established by Government. The first of these was the report of the Scoping Inquiry into issues surrounding CervicalCheck. Dr Scally’s report was published on my Department's website on 12 September and includes 50 recommendations, all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (23 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I gave approval earlier this year for a switch to HPV testing as the primary cervical screening test, with cytology as a reflex test. This change will improve the sensitivity of testing, reducing the number of false negatives arising, although it is important to be clear that false negatives will always be part of any cervical screening programme. This change in testing remains a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (23 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Screening saves lives. CervicalCheck has been successful in reducing cervical cancer rates in Ireland and, as Dr Scally stated in his report on the issues relating to CervicalCheck, which was published on the website of my Department on 12 September, continuation of the screening service in the coming months is of crucial importance. Dr Scally's report provided welcome reassurance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (18 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Independent Expert Panel Review of cervical screening, to be led by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with expert input from the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, will include women who have been diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer and who had previously had smear tests through the national CervicalCheck screening programme. Some of these women have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (18 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Following the emergence of issues relating to CervicalCheck earlier this year, the audit process was paused pending the outcome of the two reviews established by Government. The first of these was the report of the Scoping Inquiry into issues surrounding CervicalCheck. Dr Scally’s report was published on my Department's website on 12 September and includes 50 recommendations, all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (17 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: As outlined in previous Parliamentary Questions to the Deputy, it would be expected that false negatives would have occurred in all labs contracted by CervicalCheck since its inception. Screening tests are a balance of sensitivity and specificity and therefore include both false negative and false positive results which could affect the screening outcome and treatment of a person who may or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Government has already established two reviews to examine the issues raised in relation to CervicalCheck. One is the Scoping Inquiry led by Dr Gabriel Scally, and one is an Independent Clinical Expert Review led by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with expertise from the British Society for Colposcopy and Cytopathology. The scope of these reviews includes the labs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Incidence (11 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Data from the National Cancer Registry set out in the following table shows the number of cervical cancer cases diagnosed in females under 25 years of age per year and the rate per 100,000 females per year between 2007 and 2016 (latest finalised figures) inclusive.  Incidence of cervical cancer in those under 25 years of age:  Year Number of Cases Number of cases per 100,000...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (11 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: As part of the Government’s response to the events surrounding CervicalCheck earlier this year, I commissioned an independent clinical expert panel review to examine all cases of cervical cancer in women who had a screening history through CervicalCheck. This review is being conducted by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).  The review includes those...

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: ...to Dr. Gabriel Scally's scoping inquiry report and our overall response to his recommendations, which we are determined to implement in full. The focus of the Government now is on working to try to eradicate cervical cancer and ensure we have a screening and vaccination programme worthy of women like Emma. The Bill before us is an important step on a long journey of reform, as committed...