Jimmy Deenihan
Ceist:215 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Health and Children when BreastCheck is expected to be rolled out to County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35123/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 December 2007
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Freagraí scríofa
I officially opened the static unit for the Southern Region at the South Infirmary/Victoria Hospital in Cork yesterday. BreastCheck commenced the screening process in the Southern region in October. The expansion of the BreastCheck programme to the Southern region covers counties Kerry, Limerick, Cork, Waterford and Tipperary South Riding. The screening sequence for roll out to individual counties will be dictated by BreastCheck's management and operational considerations such as maximising uptake, most efficient use of mobile and static units and radiographic personnel. The Programme is designed to offer repeat screening within an interval of 21-27 months.