Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2011

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Questions (384)

Joe McHugh

Question:

409 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health and Children the up to date position regarding the cervical screening service for young girls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7682/11]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy James Reilly)

I understand the Deputy is referring to the HPV vaccination. I have asked the HSE to develop an implementation plan for a catch-up programme for HPV vaccination of girls in secondary school to commence in the new school year this autumn.