Seanad Éireann · 2025-04-02
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Ireland, accounting for approximately 30% of invasive cancers in women. I hope the Government does the right thing and lowers the age for breast cancer screening to 40 and informs women on their breast density.
I want to clarify the Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport but neither the Minister nor departmental officials are involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services. A great deal of work on tackling the issue of antisocial behaviour specifically on public transport has already commenced and includes the establishment of the public transport safety working group, to which the Senator has referred.
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Before I call Senator Costello, I welcome rang a ceathair from Scoil Mobhí in Glasnevin, who are on a school tour of Leinster House today with their múinteoir, Cillín MacDonnacha. Former Senator Marie Sherlock's son is among the students in this class. I wish them an enjoyable visit to Seanad Éireann and I hope they enjoy their time here today.