“Clare Women Should Not Have To Travel Three Counties For Breast Screening”

There’s been considerable concern in Clare about the BreastCheck mobile screening unit leaving Ennis on October 30th, with a petition calling for the service to remain in the county or for a permanent screening facility to be established. While the HSE’s National Screening Service has clarified that the unit operates on a rotating basis and will return, questions remain about access to screening for women who may have to travel outside Clare. The unit currently based at Áras Contae An Chláir in Ennis has now cleared the bulk of its list and is due to move more than 200 kilometres away to Ballina in Mayo on Friday. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey discussed the issue with Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard and Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney, both members of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum Mid West. Alan was joined by June Dillon, Clare Aontú representative, who still has concerns regarding the move. Photo (c) eucanscreen.eu