'By God am I going to take these guys on'; Vicky Phelan reacts to news of 17 deaths in Cervical Check controversy

Latest: Vicky Phelan has vowed to take on the HSE following the news that 17 women who were affected by the smear test scandal have since died.

Cian O'Carroll (far right) with Vicky Phelan and her husband

Update 6.50pm: The HSE has announced a new governance structure for the CervicalCheck programme, which will bring it under the management of the National Women and Infant Health Programme.

The Health Minister Simon Harris has tasked Hiqa with investigating the matter arising from the issues highlighted by Vicky Phelan, and says it will have all the necessary powers.