Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)
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Question 102: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress she has made on the institution of BreastCheck services following the insertion of tenders in the [i]EU Journal[/i] for the design stage of BreastCheck; the progress made in view of the continuing mortality due to the lack of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22977/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Following publication of tender notices in the EU Journal, BreastCheck has indicated that it received 50 requests to participate in the procurement process which will be carried out in accordance with EU procurement procedures using the restricted procedure. BreastCheck anticipates that the short-listing, interviews and fee negotiations will be complete by the end of July 2005. Discussions on staffing requirements are currently taking place involving BreastCheck, the Health Service Executive and my Department. I am confident that the target date of 2007 for the commencement of the national roll out will be met.