Written answers
Monday, 8 September 2025
Department of Health
Health Strategies
Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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2439. To ask the Minister for Health the reason BreastCheck failed to meet its annual screening targets in 2023 and 2024; her plans to ensure they meet their target in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46131/25]
Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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2440. To ask the Minister for Health the total funding allocated to the BreastCheck programme in each of the years 2020-2025; the projected allocation for 2026; and her views on whether this funding is sufficient to meet the annual screening target. [46132/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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2441. To ask the Minister for Health the current number of radiographers, radiologists, breast surgeons, and triple assessment clinic staff employed by BreastCheck, compared to the number required to deliver screening and assessment to target capacity and the current. number of vacancies. [46133/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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2442. To ask the Minister for Health the breakdown of BreastCheck resources, by RHA, including staff numbers, budget and access to a triple assessment clinic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46134/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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