372 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the reduced BreastCheck mammography screening services at Waterford Regional Hospital; if her further attention has been drawn to the fact that women are not being referred to have a mammogram unless they present with a lump and are waiting more than two years to be screened; her views on whether waiting lists are unacceptable, particularly for the high risk patients and that this is in complete contravention of the purpose of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30009/09]

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372 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the reduced BreastCheck mammography screening services at Waterford Regional Hospital; if her further attention has been drawn to the fact that women are not being referred to have a mammogram unless they present with a lump and are waiting more than two years to be screened; her views on whether waiting lists are unacceptable, particularly for the high risk patients and that this is in complete contravention of the purpose of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30009/09]

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