Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As public representatives, we have a duty to encourage young women to take up this vaccine. As Senator Bacik said, it is possible that 40 women will die in years to come as a result of not taking the vaccine. There is an onus on those of us whose friends and family members who have been affected by cervical cancer to stress the importance of the vaccine. I outlined in my response a number of the actions that are being taken and have been taken to date. If the Senator would like further details in this regard, I can submit a request to make sure she is updated as the various events take place and as public information is disseminated.