Mary Henry (Independent)

We cannot accept such a ridiculous statement. We cannot accept that opportunistic screening is apparently to suffice for the moment all over the country, while we sort out general practitioners. We know this is not even free to those women with medical cards. The Minister of State could tell me that his Department will provide opportunistic cervical cancer screening free to every woman with a medical card. A doctor-only medical card would suffice in this case. I would accept such a proposal for the moment, as it would show that something is being done. It is women in poor socioeconomic conditions who are most affected by these conditions. The Minister of State could enforce such a provision immediately.