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Emma Mhic Mhathúna died on 7 October after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2016

Emma Mhic Mhathúna remembered on first anniversary

On the first anniversary of her death the family of Emma Mhic Mhathúna has described her as "a strong and courageous lady", while also expressing the hope "that something positive will come from her journey and her passing."

Ireland • 07 Oct 19

Emma Mhic Mhathúna died from cancer earlier this month

€1m to be lodged for house for Mhic Mhathúna children

More than €1m is to be lodged in the High Court to buy a house for the five children of 37-year-old Emma Mhic Mhathúna, who died from cancer earlier this month.

Courts • 23 Oct 18

Home for Emma Mhic Mhathúna's children not yet bought

The High Court has heard that a house has still not been purchased for the five children of Emma Mhic Mhathúna, who died of cancer nine days ago.

Courts • 16 Oct 18

The coffin of Emma Mhic Mhathúna is carried from St Mary's Pro-Cathedral following her funeral mass

Emma Mhic Mhathúna 'a powerful force of nature'

More than 1,000 people have attended the funeral mass of Emma Mhic Mhathúna at the Pro Cathedral in Dublin.

Ireland • 11 Oct 18

The funeral mass was held today at Séipéal na Carraige, Baile na nGall

Emma Mhic Mhathúna's funeral to pass Govt Buildings

Emma Mhic Mhathúna's funeral tomorrow will pass by Leinster House, Government Buildings, and the Department of Health, her family has said.

Ireland • 09 Oct 18

Emma Mhic Mhathúna to be laid to rest on Wednesday

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Emma Mhic Mhathúna, who died yesterday aged 37.

Ireland • 08 Oct 18

Ms Mhic Mhathúna was one of the most public figures in the CervicalCheck crisis

Mother-of-five Emma Mhic Mhathúna dies aged 37

Emma Mhic Mhathúna, one of the most public figures in the CervicalCheck crisis, has died aged 37 in Co Kerry.

Health • 07 Oct 18

Emma Mhic Mhathúna was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2016

Emma Mhic Mhathúna moves closer to Dublin for treatment

Emma Mhic Mhathúna, who is terminally ill with cervical cancer, is to move nearer to Dublin where she is receiving excellent treatment for her illness, the High Court has been told.

Courts • 26 Jul 18

Emma Mhic Mhathúna seen outside court after her case was settled last week

Emma Mhic Mhathúna says cancer has spread to her brain

Terminally ill woman Emma Mhic Mhathúna has said her cancer has spread to her brain.

Ireland • 05 Jul 18

Emma Mhic Mhathúna leaving today's High Court hearing

HSE yet to admit full liability in Mhic Mhathúna case

The High Court has heard that the HSE has not yet admitted full liability in a case taken by terminally-ill woman Emma Mhic Mhathúna.

CervicalCheck • 30 May 18

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

HSE accepts provision of documents is 'critical'

The HSE has told the High Court it accepted the provision of documentation and cervical smear slides involving three women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy were "critical and urgent."

Courts • 24 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

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

Full interview: Emma Mhic Mhathúna

Emma Mhic Mhathúna was told in 2013 that her smear test was clear, but it wasn't. She has now been told she is dying of cancer. She spoke to Morning Ireland's Audrey Carville this morning.

Health • 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.