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‹ Questions on Proposed Legislation BreastCheck age extension
Summary
Butler seeks a timetable for extending BreastCheck to women aged 65–69; the Taoiseach promises to consult the Health Minister and respond.
In the programme for Government there is a focus on a number of key programmes. One of these is the extension of BreastCheck to all women aged between 65 and 69 years. As we all know, early intervention is essential in a successful outcome. What is the timeframe for this extension and when can we expect the roll-out?
Comment on this
It is in the programme for Government.
Comment on this
It was in the programme for Government. It is a key focus. The Government has a focus on a number of key programmes. Page 56 of the document refers to the extension of BreastCheck to all women aged between 65 and 69 years.