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Mr Justice Kevin Cross set dates in July for the cases

SCA aims to resolve legal action over smear test delays

Two more legal actions involving women suing over alleged delays relating to CervicalCheck smears have come before the High Court.

Health • 17 May 18

John Connaghan said language used in communications lacked empathy

Public confidence in CervicalCheck 'sadly undermined'

The interim Director General of the Health Service Executive has said individuals will be held to account for failings in the CervicalCheck programme if there is a requirement to do so.

Health • 17 May 18

Emma Mhic Mhathúna embraces Sabina Higgins in Kerry this evening

President and wife meet Emma Mhic Mhathúna in Kerry

President Michael D Higgins has met Emma Mhic Mhathúna, one of the women at the centre of the cervical cancer controversy.

Health • 16 May 18

The torchlit procession took place in Baile na nGall last night

Procession for women in CervicalCheck controversy

A torchlit procession and silent gathering in solidarity with all the women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy took place in the west Kerry Gaeltacht village of Baile na nGall last night.

CervicalCheck • 16 May 18

Vicky Phelan and Stephen Teap arriving at Leinster House

Vicky Phelan calls for accountability not 'revenge'

Vicky Phelan has told politicians that she does not want to die in vain and wants to ensure there are sanctions for people who make medical mistakes.

Health • 16 May 18

205 of the 209 women or families subject to the audits have been contacted

Department publishes documents on screening controversy

The Department of Health has published 122 pages of documents relating to its state of knowledge of issues relating to the CervicalCheck crisis.

CervicalCheck • 15 May 18

Dr Gabriel Scally says he has spoken to many of the women affected, including Vicky Phelan

Scally concerned by atmosphere around cancer crisis

The doctor who is leading the preliminary investigation into the cervical cancer controversy has expressed concern about the "fevered atmosphere" around the issue.

CervicalCheck • 15 May 18

The HSE said all of the laboratories are under the same quality assurance system

Dublin lab used by CervicalCheck does use UK facility

One of the laboratories in Ireland used by CervicalCheck was allowed to have some cervical smear tests performed in Britain, RTÉ News has confirmed.

CervicalCheck • 13 May 18

Minister Harris said he wanted to assure women that all the labs that are being used are accredited and quality assured

Harris backs use of Irish labs if they have capacity

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said he would like to use Irish labs to screen smear tests but he has to be sure they have the capacity to test samples.

CervicalCheck • 12 May 18

Leo Varadkar and Simon Harris gave a press conference on the issue this afternoon

Govt to help women with expenses over CervicalCheck

The Government has announced a package of measures - including medical cards, travel expenses and counselling - to help the women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy.

CervicalCheck • 12 May 18

The HSE was informed two years ago that a programme was under way to communicate the findings of a review of scans

Memos 'were not brought to health minister's attention'

The Department of Health has said that CervicalCheck shared a number of documents with it, in relation to the smear test audit, including the HSE memos released today to the Public Accounts Committee.

Politics • 10 May 18

Emma Mhic Mhathúna said she did not expect the diagnosis to be terminal

I'm dying when I don't need to, says mother-of-five

A mother-of-five who has been given a terminal diagnosis of cancer has said telling her young family of her diagnosis was the hardest thing she has ever had to do.

Health • 10 May 18

The HSE has provided doctors with information about the controversy

Group wants screening re-established with HPV test

CervicalCheck has told GPs the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine has called for the entire cervical screening service to be re-established in Ireland when an extra test, HPV screening, is introduced later this year.

Ireland • 10 May 18

HSE chief Tony O'Brien acknowledged there are significant issues to be addressed

HSE chief 'respectfully declines' calls to resign

Director General of the Health Service Executive Tony O'Brien has said that he will not resign in the wake of the CervicalCheck controversy.

Health • 09 May 18

Dr Gabriel Scally said his review will be independent of the Government and the HSE

Cervical Check inquiry - Who is Dr Gabriel Scally?

Dr Gabriel Scally who has been appointed by the Government to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the cervical cancer controversy is no stranger to the health service here.

CervicalCheck • 08 May 18

Ciarán Breen addressing the Oireachtas Finance Committee

Three women who took cervical cancer cases have died

Three of the nine women who have taken actions similar to Vicky Phelan have died since starting proceedings, the Oireachtas Finance Committee has heard.

CervicalCheck • 08 May 18

Dr Gabriel Scally will lead the initial inquiry into the CervicalCheck controversy

Scally to be 'frank' in CervicalCheck investigation

The head of an initial inquiry into the CervicalCheck controversy has said that he will be "frank and forthright" in his investigation.

CervicalCheck • 08 May 18

Mr McCallion said priority is being given to women with specific clinical queries or a history of cervical cancer

Nearly 5,000 waiting for call back over CervicalCheck

New figures from the HSE have shown nearly 5,000 women are still waiting for a call back from the HSE's CervicalCheck helpline.

Health • 07 May 18

Doctors are expecting to be paid around €50 for the consultation and €49 for any smear test taken

IMO reaches agreement with Dept on repeat test fees

Discussions took place today between the Irish Medical Organisation and health authorities on the fee payment for GPs who will deal with women seeking a repeat cervical smear for reassurance.

CervicalCheck • 04 May 18

Simon Harris said it is important that the State Claims Agency goes before the finance committee or the Public Accounts Committee

HSE contacts 196 women affected by cervical controversy

The HSE says it has now contacted 196 of the first group of 209 women and families, affected by the CervicalCheck controversy.

CervicalCheck • 04 May 18

7,500 calls have also been received by the CervicalCheck helpline

181 women contacted about cervical smear tests

The Health Service Executive has made contact with 181 of the 208 women affected by the cervical smear controversy.

Health • 03 May 18

Tony 'Brien leaves his role as HSE Director General in about 12 weeks

O'Brien to take leave of absence from US company board

The boss of the Health Service Executive has told the Department of Health that he will take a leave of absence from his role on the board of a US company he serves on.

CervicalCheck • 03 May 18

Vicky Phelan said on Twitter that too much has happened behind closed doors

Call for prompt and public CervicalCheck investigation

The woman whose court case brought the CervicalCheck controversy to public attention has said she wants to see a Commission of Investigation that is urgent, prompt and public.

Health • 03 May 18

Woman speaks of delayed cervical cancer diagnosis

Emma Ní Mhathúna, a mother of five and one of the women who had a delayed cervical cancer diagnosis uncovered in the recent review by the HSE, spoke to RTÉ of her experience.

Video • 03 May 18

A new more accurate smear test is being introduced by the end of this year

Actions on Cervical Screening Controversy

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil that the following actions have been taken to date in response to the controversy over cervical screening tests.

CervicalCheck • 02 May 18

CervicalCheck

SCA aims to resolve legal action over smear test delays

Public confidence in CervicalCheck 'sadly undermined'

President and wife meet Emma Mhic Mhathúna in Kerry

Procession for women in CervicalCheck controversy

Vicky Phelan calls for accountability not 'revenge'

Department publishes documents on screening controversy

Scally concerned by atmosphere around cancer crisis

Dublin lab used by CervicalCheck does use UK facility

Harris backs use of Irish labs if they have capacity

Govt to help women with expenses over CervicalCheck

Memos 'were not brought to health minister's attention'

I'm dying when I don't need to, says mother-of-five

Group wants screening re-established with HPV test

HSE chief 'respectfully declines' calls to resign

Cervical Check inquiry - Who is Dr Gabriel Scally?

Three women who took cervical cancer cases have died

Scally to be 'frank' in CervicalCheck investigation

Nearly 5,000 waiting for call back over CervicalCheck

IMO reaches agreement with Dept on repeat test fees

HSE contacts 196 women affected by cervical controversy

181 women contacted about cervical smear tests

O'Brien to take leave of absence from US company board

Call for prompt and public CervicalCheck investigation

Woman speaks of delayed cervical cancer diagnosis

Actions on Cervical Screening Controversy

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