1304. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for BreastCheck screening appointments, assessment clinics and diagnostic follow-up appointments, by county; if she has identified regional disparities in access to BreastCheck services; and the actions being taken to address any such disparities. [65062/26]
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1305. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if an assessment has been undertaken of the impact of BreastCheck screening delays on cancer detection rates, cancer staging at diagnosis and patient outcomes; and if so, the findings of that assessment. [65061/26]
1306. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the specific actions being taken to reduce BreastCheck waiting lists and restore screening appointments to within recommended timelines; the additional funding allocated to BreastCheck services in 2026 for this purpose; and the timeline by which the HSE expects any existing backlog to be eliminated. [65063/26]
1308. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of approved and filled posts within BreastCheck for consultant radiologists, radiographers, advanced nurse practitioners and support staff, respectively; the current vacancy rate within the service; and the steps being taken to address workforce shortages impacting screening capacity. [65060/26]
1309. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of women whose BreastCheck screening appointment has been delayed beyond the recommended two-year screening interval in each of the past five years; the reasons for such delays; and the measures being taken to restore compliance with national screening timelines. [65059/26]
1310. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the current average waiting time for a routine BreastCheck screening appointment in each BreastCheck region; and the number of women currently waiting for screening beyond the target interval. [65058/26]
937. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the case for expanded screening or earlier intervention among adults over 50 for common underdiagnosed or undertreated conditions, including hypertension, atrial fibrillation, inappropriate medication use and vitamin deficiencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45315/26]
240. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to improve the uptake of bowel cancer screening among men, given that uptake under BowelScreen is consistently lower among men than women and contributes to later diagnosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44379/26]
2027. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when the expanded newborn bloodspot screening for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be fully operational nationwide; the steps being taken to ensure timely rollout across all maternity units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20000/26]
1055. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will engage with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science regarding the shortage of radiation therapists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63235/25]
1056. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the efforts her Department is making to ensure a greater uptake of women attend the BreastCheck screening considering less than 70% of women accept an appointment for first mammogram; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63236/25]
1057. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently eligible for BreastCheck screening who are waiting for their first appointment in the CHO 4 area; the number of individuals currently awaiting follow up appointments in the same area, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63237/25]
1058. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of breast screening locations in Cork; if consideration has been given to increasing the number of locations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63238/25]
1059. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to increasing the number of breast screening locations nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63239/25]