Health Screening Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 June 2026

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Wednesday, 10 June 2026

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Pádraig O'Sullivan

Question:

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]

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Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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