Cancer Screening Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2006

Tuesday, 21 March 2006

Questions (201)

Michael Lowry

Question:

240 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the expected date by which BreastCheck will be available in North Tipperary by units other than mobile units; the reason for the delay in reaching North Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10668/06]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

BreastCheck is preparing for the national expansion of the breast screening programme to the remaining regions of the country. My Department has requested the director of BreastCheck to examine the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.