Work to expand Ireland's screening programmes 'in progress' — Health Minister

BreastChecks are undertaken at four HSE clinics — including the Southern Unit in Ballintemple, Cork — and 21 mobile screening units. Picture: Larry Cummins

Work is "progressing" on expanding the country's screening programmes, the Health Minister has said.

The age range for the BreastCheck programme, which sees women aged 50 to 69 offered a free-of-charge breast screening every two years, is among those which are being considered for an expansion.