Harney to re-start vaccine plan as soon as money allows

A shelved plan to vaccinate 30,000 young girls against cervical cancer will be re-introduced as soon as funds become available, Health Minister Mary Harney told the Dáil today.

A shelved plan to vaccinate 30,000 young girls against cervical cancer will be re-introduced as soon as funds become available, Health Minister Mary Harney told the Dáil today.

Ms Harney has faced stinging criticism from Opposition TDs and cancer-awareness groups since announcing on Tuesday that she had to scrap the scheme because of the shrinking public finances.

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