Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will give consideration to the introduction of a nationwide cervical screening programme in view of the high incidence of cervical cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24508/05]

Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 396: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 120 of 28 April 2005, if she will provide an update on the progress to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25311/05]

Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)
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Question 421: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the national cervical cancer screening service will be instituted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25688/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 258, 396 and 421 together.

I am committed to the national roll-out of the cervical screening programme in line with international best practice. Following the publication of the international expert's report on the feasibility and implications of a national roll-out, the Department of Health and Children undertook a consultative process with relevant professional and advocacy stakeholders. The Department will discuss options for roll-out of the programme with the Health Service Executive.