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Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (11 Jul 2019)

Maire Devine: ...I stated, I wish we had more time to scrutinise this important Bill. However, it is welcome that it is being addressed before the summer recess because time is precious to the women in question. The Minister made reference to the HPV vaccine. I ask those tinfoil hat Neanderthals to cease propagating fear among people who take their news mainly from social media. We deal with science...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2019)

Maire Devine: ...vaccines has gone on for a long time. There are certain celebrity types in the US who use social media to a great extent to undermine vaccination. We saw the scare mongering that went on when the HPV was provided. I would like the Minister for Health to come to this Chamber to talk to us about the HSE health protection surveillance centre's information on the uptake of vaccination and...

Seanad: Scoping Inquiry into CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Statements (25 Sep 2018)

Maire Devine: ...Gynaecologists is due to publish its report soon. We will we be led by this report and by the victims themselves if they believe that a commission of investigation is warranted. The Minister of State spoke about the HPV vaccine, which is slightly off-topic but it saves lives by preventing cases of cervical cancer. I have always been an advocate of this science, which will protect our...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Maire Devine: ...and encourage women to avail of cervical cancer screening. Over 300 women in Ireland are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year and there are 90 fatalities. Along with the human papillomavirus vaccine, HPV, regular screening is an effective way to prevent cervical cancer. I want this House to promote that message. In breaking news, the Irish Medical Organisation, IMO, has come out...