Event: cervical cancer screening scandal

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Varadkar defends Harris after ex-HSE boss hits out at Health Minister

The Taoiseach has defended Health Minister Simon Harris and says the HSE needs to stop passing its problems on to the Department of Health.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2018

Alcohol advertising ban to start November 2019

Alcohol advertising bans near schools or play areas, coupled with new separation rules for drink sold in shops, come into effect next week after approval by Health Minister Simon Harris.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2018

John Halligan: Abolish ‘totally toxic’ HSE

Junior minister John Halligan has called for the “toxic” HSE to be broken up and for an independent review to recommend a new authority.

Mon, 21 May, 2018

Cervical Check was ‘aware of data deficit’

CervicalCheck has been aware for years there were issues with transfer of data from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) — a situation that led to a serious underestimation of the number of women caught up in the cervical cancer screening scandal.

Fri, 11 May, 2018

Sinn Féin: Varadkar protecting old boys’ club

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Health Minister Simon Harris are protecting an “old boys’ club” which runs this State despite it costing the lives of women, the Dáil has heard.

Wed, 09 May, 2018