A new breast cancer diagnosis is made every five hours. According to the Irish Cancer Society, research indicates that Irish women have a one in 13 chance of developing the disease and a 10% lower survival rate than women in the United States. Screening can detect cancer 18 months before a lump appears. Therefore, the need to extend the screening programme is imperative. I hope the 13 breast units recommended in report of the national cancer forum will be implemented. I pay tribute to Deputy Cowley and all those who marched to secure this service. The death rate from breast cancer could be halved with better treatment.