Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce a cervical cancer vaccine scheme; if this issue has received consideration in the deliberations in advance of Budget 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45539/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I have made my position on a cervical cancer vaccination programme clear on many occasions in the past. I remain committed to the introduction of such a programme at the earliest possible opportunity having regard to clinical priorities and the effective use of available resources.