Dr Gabriel Scally: Vicky Phelan 'kept me on the right track' during CervicalCheck report

Dr Gabriel Scally’s report into CervicalCheck was a collaborative effort leading to change

Dr Gabriel Scally’s report made 50 recommendations for reform. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Following the conclusion of Vicky Phelan’s case and her refusal to shut up and go away, the Government, against significant resistance from its own officials, set up an inquiry into what happened to the women affected by CervicalCheck.

Such was her standing, then health minister Simon Harris reached out to Vicky to tell her about his plans to appoint Dr Gabriel Scally as an independent expert to conduct the inquiry.