Council Calls For Free Breast Screening Age To Be Dropped To 40

Clare County Council is calling on the Government to drop the age limit for free breast cancer screening by ten years. At present, the HSE only offers free breast checks to women aged 50 to 69. Roughly 3,100 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland every year, with 23% of diagnoses occurring in women under 30. Mayor of Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard believes the this should be reflected in healthcare policy.