304. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many women from across the country who are awaiting urgent breast ultrasounds and mammograms are arriving to their appointment only to be informed that there are no slots available and they will be issued with a follow-up assessment in the coming weeks; and if he will engage with BreastCheck and other screening clinics across the country to address this situation given this practice is the cause of unnecessary travel expenses and further stress and anxiety for the person. [37486/20]

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304. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many women from across the country who are awaiting urgent breast ultrasounds and mammograms are arriving to their appointment only to be informed that there are no slots available and they will be issued with a follow-up assessment in the coming weeks; and if he will engage with BreastCheck and other screening clinics across the country to address this situation given this practice is the cause of unnecessary travel expenses and further stress and anxiety for the person. [37486/20]

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