Results 21-24 of 24 for cervical speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the whole issue. As many as 250 million vaccines have been administered worldwide, 660,000 of which have been administered in Ireland. In Australia there has been a 70% reduction in the level of cervical cancer for females who availed of the vaccine. I understood and have heard the testimony of the children, young women, young girls and parents involved. I do not belittle their...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the clock is stopped. Senator Feeney referred to patriotism. Does the Leader believe it is patriotic that we cannot have a Christmas bonus for the elderly and those on social welfare and that the cervical cancer programme cannot be rolled out?

Seanad: Bowel Cancer Awareness: Statements (7 Apr 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: ...to appear on national radio to talk about their health and the lack of programmes available to them. I commend Orla Tinsley for having the courage to appear on that radio programme this morning. Cervical screening constitutes another example of the Minister's abdication of her responsibility. As for the bowel cancer strategy under discussion today, where is it? Are Members talking about...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: .... There are no facts in it other than that we are experiencing cutbacks. That is the real fact of the budget. Today the Minister for Health and Children is refusing to change the decision on the cervical cancer vaccine despite the fact that pharmaceutical companies said they will waive the costs. It is important the Minister for Finance comes to the House because the budget is having...