Cancer Services

1069. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that any woman at risk of breast cancer receives a correct diagnosis in a timely and efficient manner regardless of her age, to ensure that appropriate treatment is provided as a matter of urgency; and what specific actions are being taken to prevent late diagnosis in the future. [2264/25]

1107. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health her views on the fact that there is currently no national screening for prostate cancer, which can be performed with a simple blood test; to commit to supporting the creation of a national screening service for prostate cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2424/25]

1174. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the basis on which persons over 69 years are excluded from bowel cancer screening; if she has considered facilitating screening for those aged over 69 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2773/25]

1539. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently eligible for BreastCheck screening who are waiting for their first mammogram in the Dublin northwest HSE area of Dublin 7, 11, and 15; the number of individuals currently awaiting follow-up appointments in the same area; the length of time they have been waiting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement o…

1540. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the details of the current operational status of the BreastCheck mobile unit located at the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre; if there have been changes in its operation; the number of women screened on a monthly basis since it opened; the number of women currently awaiting breast screening appointments at this mobile unit; the average waiting t…

1542. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that a treatment (details supplied) is available for prostate cancer patients in Ireland for whom it is deemed medically suitable, given that the treatment can significantly extend the life of certain patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1329/25]

1594. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health to request the HSE to address a serious matter (details supplied) in relation to diagnostic failures and the treatment implications for a person; the steps being taken to address these failures and to ensure that the woman concerned is receiving appropriate, effective and timely treatment; the steps being taken to ensure that any woman at risk of…