Cancer Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Ceisteanna (1215)

Carol Nolan

Ceist:

1215. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement a skin cancer prevention action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32108/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2019-2022 is an action arising out of the National Cancer Strategy.  I launched this important plan with Minister Simon Harris on 27th May.

The plan was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and key stakeholders including other Government Departments and national organisations representing priority groups, including the Irish Cancer Society, Marie Keating Foundation, the Irish Skin Foundation and Breakthrough Cancer Research.

The plan focuses on awareness of skin cancer prevention and has identified the priority groups as children, outdoor workers, those who participate in outdoor leisure activities and sunbed users.

An implementation group to oversee the implementation of the plan will be established in the coming weeks.