Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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601. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting time for CervicalCheck screening participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45084/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters, and accordingly I have asked the HSE to reply directly to him on the specific issues raised.

The HSE advises that CervicalCheck laboratory activity remains significantly above normal levels. This is a result both of out-of-cycle smears, and also increased uptake generally. This has impacted turnaround times for results of smear tests. The HSE also advises that every effort is being made to ensure that tests are processed as quickly as possible, having regard to the high standards required for testing. This is a priority concern for my Department and the HSE.