Mary White (Fianna Fail)

This is an important issue. The report found direct discrimination in the upper age limit for breast cancer screening, that is, 65 years of age. Free screening is only available to women between 50 and 65 years of age in certain parts of the State and BreastCheck has stated there is mounting evidence that screening should be provided to women over 64 years of age. It is an important social issue and women over 64 years of age are not being treated equally.