Written answers

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Department of Health

Cancer Screening Programmes

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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460. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Scally Inquiry has not yet been given access to the laboratory data in respect of the accuracy rates of smear testing; the steps he will to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32035/18]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I have made it clear from the outset that the HSE must do everything it can to support the inquiry underway by Dr Scally who has been appointed by Government. Dr Scally has confirmed to me that he is happy that the HSE is providing him with access to the information, which is welcome, and I am available to him at any time should issues arise.

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