Written answers
Thursday, 14 December 2006
Department of Health and Children
Cancer Screening Programme
7:00 pm
Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 212: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 747 of 27 September 2006 the position regarding her plans to introduce a screening programme for bowel cancer for 60 to 69 year olds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43527/06]
Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As I have previously advised the Deputy, I will shortly establish a National Cancer Screening Service. The Service will, in consultation with the Health Service Executive, advise in relation to a colorectal cancer screening programme. Specifically, the Service will advise on the population to be screened, at what intervals screening should take place, the type of test required and the requirements for a quality assured and well organised cost effective symptomatic service.
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