Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I appreciate the opportunity to speak to the House on this important issue. I have listened very carefully to the views of Senators in relation to the extension of the BreastCheck screening programme. I hope to deal with some of the issues they have raised. I have no disagreement with the essential tenet of what is being said in relation to the need for an extension of the breast screening programme. I have publicly expressed my commitment to the extension of BreastCheck and did so at the launch of the BreastCheck annual report.