Written answers

Wednesday, 9 November 2005

Department of Health and Children

Cancer Screening Programme

8:00 pm

Photo of Marian HarkinMarian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the timeframe for the rollout of BreastCheck for the north west. [33359/05]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The rollout of the national breast screening programme to the remaining regions in the country is a major priority in the development of cancer services. A design team has been appointed to work up detailed plans for two new clinical units, one at the South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital, Cork and one at University College Hospital, Galway. It is anticipated that, subject to obtaining satisfactory planning approval, the design process including the preparation of the tender documentation will be completed by mid-2006, following which construction on both sites can commence.

BreastCheck will shortly begin the recruitment of key consultant radiology and radiographer staffing to ensure that the screening programme is rolled out as early as possible. The exact timelines for the rollout will depend largely on the success of this recruitment. BreastCheck is confident that the target date of 2007 for commencement of the rollout will be met.

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