I propose to take Questions Nos. 114, 142, 166 and 169 together.
I am confident the target date of 2007 for the commencement of the rollout of BreastCheck to the west, north west, south and south west will be met. The national roll-out of the programme is a major priority in the development of cancer services. This will ensure all women in the relevant age group of 50 to 64 years in every county will have access to breast screening and follow-up treatment where appropriate.
The national rollout of the programme required detailed planning for the development of infrastructure to provide for two static clinical units, one in Cork and the other in Galway. Last week, I gave approval to BreastCheck to advertise for the appointment of a design team to work on detailed plans for the design and construction of these two units. In addition, I also approved the development of a symptomatic breast centre at University College Hospital Galway. The total capital approved amounts to approximately €25 million. Tender notices have already been advertised in the EU Journal to expedite this major project.
Any woman irrespective of her age or residence who has immediate concerns or symptoms should consult her GP who, where appropriate, will refer her to the symptomatic services in her area.