Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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138. To ask the Minister for Health if a matter (detail supplied) in relation to BreastCheck in County Cavan will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49873/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I am advised that BreastCheck makes every effort to ensure that their mobile units are located at sites that can serve the maximum number of eligible women taking account of population densities, transport routes and general accessibility. However, these considerations are balanced against the technical and operational requirements necessary to allow the screening programme to deliver a safe and quality assured service.

In the case of Cavan, the mobile unit was located on the grounds of Cavan General Hospital and, broadly speaking, I am advised that this has operated well. However, I acknowledge that a dedicated parking area was not available and I regret any inconvenience that this may have caused for some woman attending for screening.