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Taoiseach denies 18 month wait for cancer gene test

The Taoiseach says no-one at risk of developing certain cancers will be forced to wait 18 months for testing.

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Enda Kenny’s been quizzed in the Dáil amid claims there is an 18 month waiting list for a test on certain hereditary cancers.

Micheál Martin brought up the issue on leaders questions citing actress Angelina Jolie who had a preventative double mastectomy.

Mr Kenny says people will not be forced to wait for screening:
 

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