Denis Naughten
Ceist:784 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children when breast screening will be available to women in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21602/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 September 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
On 10 September, I announced capital funding of approximately €20 million to progress the national roll-out to the southern and western counties. This is the next stage of the roll-out to ensure that all women in the 50 to 64 age group throughout the country will have access to breast screening and follow up treatment where required. I also approved the appointment of a design team to progress the implementation of the expansion programme in the south and west. The design team will work up detailed plans for the construction of both BreastCheck clinical units. The BreastCheck clinical unit for the western area will be at the University College Hospital, Galway with two associated mobile units. The area of coverage will be counties Galway, Sligo, Roscommon, Donegal, Mayo, Leitrim, Clare and Tipperary North Riding.
The Western Health Board, my Department and BreastCheck are fully committed to a fast track approach to the roll-out of the programme and representatives are meeting this week to commence the design process.