Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2005
202 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the rollout of funding in the south and west for BreastCheck will take place; the timeframe involved; the progress she has made has made on the all-Ireland rollout of the BreastCheck programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2931/05]
View answerThe roll-out of the national screening programme to the remaining counties is a major priority in the development of cancer services. This will ensure all women in the relevant age group in every county will have access to breast screening and follow up treatment where appropriate. A capital investment of approximately €20 million has been approved to construct and equip two static clinical units, one in Cork and the other in Galway. Design briefs in respect of both have been completed. It is anticipated that the advertisement for the appointment of a design team will be placed in the EU Journal in the coming weeks. Any woman, irrespective of her age or residence, who has immediate concerns or symptoms should contact her GP who, where appropriate, will refer her to the symptomatic services in her region.
