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Lawyers representing the three women went before the High Court yesterday

Progress made in CervicalCheck court cases

CervicalCheck • 25 May 18

Emma Mhic Mhathúna is one of the three women seeking the documents

HSE accepts provision of documents is 'critical'

Courts • 24 May 18

Mr Justice Kevin Cross set dates in July for the cases

SCA aims to resolve legal action over smear test delays

Health • 17 May 18

John Connaghan said language used in communications lacked empathy

Public confidence in CervicalCheck 'sadly undermined'

Health • 17 May 18

Emma Mhic Mhathúna embraces Sabina Higgins in Kerry this evening

President and wife meet Emma Mhic Mhathúna in Kerry

Health • 16 May 18

The torchlit procession took place in Baile na nGall last night

Procession for women in CervicalCheck controversy

CervicalCheck • 16 May 18

Vicky Phelan and Stephen Teap arriving at Leinster House

Vicky Phelan calls for accountability not 'revenge'

Health • 16 May 18

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

Department publishes documents on screening controversy

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

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

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

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

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'

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

Health • 10 May 18

The HSE has provided doctors with information about the controversy

Group wants screening re-established with HPV test

Ireland • 10 May 18

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

HSE chief 'respectfully declines' calls to resign

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?

CervicalCheck • 08 May 18

Ciarán Breen addressing the Oireachtas Finance Committee

Three women who took cervical cancer cases have died

CervicalCheck • 08 May 18

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

Scally to be 'frank' in CervicalCheck 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

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

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

CervicalCheck • 04 May 18

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

181 women contacted about cervical smear tests

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

CervicalCheck • 03 May 18

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

Call for prompt and public CervicalCheck investigation

Health • 03 May 18