Dáil Éireann - Volume 638 - 26 September, 2007

Written Answers. - Cancer Screening Programme.

Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of cervical smears that are being sent abroad for processing. [21137/07]

  Deputy Mary Harney:The Deputy’s question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has [341] requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the matter raised.