Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2016
344. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 386 of 18 October 2016, if he will clarify that mammography services will only be provided at Sligo University Hospital for two weeks during 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32838/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraA mobile mammography service for breast cancer patients who are 5 years post treatment will be located at Sligo University Hospital from 14 November for a period of approximately one week.
It is envisaged that this mammography service will also be provided in Sligo twice during 2017, for a period of up to one week per visit. This service has adequate capacity to handle the approximate 250 patients per year who will be offered appointments.
