Organisation: CervicalCheck

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<p>It follows a review finding that this group has a much lower uptake of screening than women in their 20s</p>

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Women aged over 50 urged to attend CervicalCheck screening

'There is a perception, an incorrect perception, that cervical cancer is just a young woman’s disease.'

<p>Some 87% of women aged between 25 and 29 attended screening. Women in their 40s also attended in high numbers with 83% of women aged 45 to 49 attending.</p>

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Screening levels for cervical cancer across Munster fail to reach national target

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Catherine Conlon: We won't eradicate cervical cancer without addressing anti-vax movement

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Giving boys, and not just girls, HPV vaccine key to eliminating cervical cancer, says HSE

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Vicky Phelan's 'spirit lives on' one year since CervicalCheck campaigner's death

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Letters to the Editor: Women failed by Cervical Check do understand what happened

Charlie Bird: My health has taken a turn for the worse — but charity work is keeping me alive

The broadcaster has shared his plans for the anniversary of Climb with Charlie

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Review option for cervical cancer patients welcomed as 'very important change'

Women will be entitled to request a review under a new process due to be in place by the end of March

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

Fresh calls for open disclosure of medical errors at forum dedicated to Vicky Phelan

Stephen Teap, who lost his wife Irene to cervical cancer, called for to allow patients to find their truth.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

FILE PHOTO The High Court has seen four cases brought against the State from women sent to give birth in Mother and Baby homes.

Woman claiming cervical cancer result was misread sues over refusal to grant care package

Her application to be included in the 221+ group had been turned down because she was considered not one of the women whose test results were identified in the HSE's auditing process as being inaccurate

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

'Rushed' laws on mandatory open disclosure in healthcare pushed out to new year

Sinn Féin had purposely slowed down the much-criticised Bill aimed at introducing mandatory open disclosure by filibustering during a four-hour Dáil debate

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Cervical Check could offer home HPV test as part of screening

Widening the lower age limits for Bowelscreen testing to 50 instead of 55, and for Breastcheck to 45 from 50 years of age is also being considered by NSAC

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

Families affected by anti-epilepsy drug should be given 'no fault redress scheme'

Solicitor for 20 families affected by sodium valproate prescribing scandal says they should not be forced through the 'distress' of court

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

CervicalCheck campaigners, Dr Scally, and Taoiseach agree — law and culture have to change

Micheál Martin, Gabriel Scally — and all the women harmed by the Cervical Check scandal — are now calling for radical reform

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

Scally Report: Cervical Check survivors treated like 'lepers' and refused medical appointments

Dr Gabriel Scally's final report states that women are being questioned about their association with the 221+ patient advocate group before clinicians consider treating them

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Vicky Phelan's family plan public celebration of her life

Ms Phelan's family have invited members of the public to her native Mooncoin, in Co Kilkenny, for a celebration of her life in the parish church

Mon, 21 Nov, 2022

Donnelly rules out changes to Cervical Check tribunal

The late Vicky Phelan and the 221+ group raised serious concerns around the tribunal before it was established, claiming it was not fit for purpose

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Vicky taught us to stand up to authority in all its forms

"I don't want your apologies. "I don't want your tributes. "I don't want your aide de camp at my funeral. "I don't want your accolades or your broken promises.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Karen Murray: Vicky Phelan was a relatable warrior for those on a cancer journey

I never met Vicky, but that doesn’t matter. I feel as if I knew her, as did countless other survivors

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

'The heart and soul of our family': Vicky Phelan's family speak of immense grief

The family said that the funeral will be private and there will be an opportunity for the public to pay their respects in due course

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

Niamh Griffin: Health budget focused on shortfalls in care for women

A dedicated health package, coming to some €32.2m, targets many areas of women's healthcare, including screening, contraception, and menstrual products.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

221+ Cervical Check Patient Support Group launch

368 legal claims brought over CervicalCheck, while tribunal registers just 25

Several of the cases have already been given special fixed dates to start before the High Court

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022

Taoiseach criticises 'unacceptable' comments by CervicalCheck chief

Micheál Martin insists though, that he has faith in Dr Nóirín Russell to do her job

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

Irene Teap's young sons sue for nervous shock over mother's cervical cancer death

It is claimed that although Oscar and Noah were very young at the time, their abiding image of their mother is that she was sick and in pain

Wed, 04 May, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Questions on Covid need full answers

Death rates may represent a systemic failure against which we need to prepare ourselves in the future

Mon, 31 Jan, 2022

Woman who fears she won't see her children grow up settles cervical cancer smear case

The woman's claims were fully contested by the HSE

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Working Life: After 15 years as a practising GP, it’s difficult to get used to a desk job

Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon, GP and primary care clinical advisor with CervicalCheck, National Screening Service

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: Giving others dignity while living and dying is the legacy Vicky deserves

The establishment of a new committee to look at the matter is welcome, but any legislation will be too late for Vicky Phelan, writes Elaine Loughlin

Sun, 28 Nov, 2021

Patient advocacy group 221+ calls for quick action on expired CervicalCheck slides

Samples from 180 women have expired due to a capacity issue caused by a surge in testing

Tue, 20 Jul, 2021

Cervical test results delayed for thousands of women due to HSE cyberattack

Looking at the long-term impact, Dr Russell said: “I think the cyberattack is probably worse for our services than Covid — that’s how bad it is.”

Sat, 12 Jun, 2021

CervicalCheck tribunal has 'struck the iceberg' and it's too late to save it, campaigners say

Vicky Phelan and Stephen Teap respond to news that only three women lodged claims to the €2.5m tribunal

Sat, 24 Apr, 2021

Alison O'Connor: Mistrust and anger puts future of life-saving screening tests in doubt

There is no appropriate replacement for the phrase cutting your nose off to spite your face when it comes to women and smear tests. Believe me, I’ve tried. However, the import remains the same.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2021

Scally 'surprised' department said his involvement with CervicalCheck was over

Dr Gabriel Scally has said he was “surprised” to see the Department of Health say his involvement in the CervicalCheck review process was at an end.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2021

Stephen Teap: 'If we are to fix the healthcare system, we must start paying patient advocates'

The Government must introduce payments for patient advocate campaigners if we are to fix the healthcare system from the ground up, campaigner Stephen Teap has said.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2021

CervicalCheck director demands 'functioning' gynaecology service

The director of CervicalCheck, the national cancer screening service, has called for a functioning gynaecology service amid increased waiting lists across the country.

Sun, 15 Nov, 2020

Irish Examiner view: State apology shows people power works

CervicalCheck controversy

Fri, 06 Nov, 2020

Neil Michael: Taoiseach's genuine apology to dying woman the real drama of Dáil

When Taoiseach Micheál Martin rose to his feet in the Dáil at 2pm today, a dying woman was being held closely in a hospital bed 200km away. By Patricia Carrick's side was her devoted husband, Damien.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

Vicky Phelan calls for support for Kelly's Labour leadership bid

CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan is calling on Labour Party supporters to back Alan Kelly in his bid to be the new leader.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Vicky Phelan calls on country to get behind the HSE

She has been “let down by our Government and by our health service” but cervical cancer patient advocate Vicky Phelan says she is now asking people to “trust the people who are leading our country” as we “need to show solidarity at this time, and work together”.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

CervicalCheck campaigner pulls story from smear test report

Sharon Butler Hughes, from Stepaside, Dublin, said she wrote to the HSE about the matter and is exploring legal options.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2020

Cervical cancer should be eliminated in Ireland by 2050 - expert

CervicalCheck is rolling out a new HPV screening programme by the end of next month.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2020

CervicalCheck campaigner calls for review of electoral register as late wife gets polling card

CervicalCheck campaigner Stephen Teap has demanded a root-and-branch review of Ireland’s register of electors after a general election polling card arrived for his wife, Irene, who died almost three years ago.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2020

McDonald: Sinn Féin will bring CervicalCheck screening services back to Ireland

Announcing Sinn Féin policy on CervicalCheck, smear testing should never have been sent abroad and should be brought back and analysed and tested in Ireland

Fri, 24 Jan, 2020

Stephen Teap named Cork Person of the Year

Stephen Teap from Carrigaline, a leading campaigner of those impacted by CervicalCheck screening, has been announced as the latest winner of a Cork Person of the Year award.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2020

€2,000 payout for misread smears

The Department of Health expects a €2,000 payment will be granted “early in the new year” to women whose cervical smears were misread.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019

Stephen Donnelly: Cancer victims ‘should not have to wait’ for payment

A TD has demanded that the €2,000 ex-gratia payment to over 159 women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy be paid immediately.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2019

CervicalCheck: 'I feared legal action after letter' - Lorraine Walsh

CervicalCheck campaigner Lorraine Walsh did not include serious concerns over a review of smear slides in her resignation letter, as she feared the Department of Health would take legal action against her.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

CervicalCheck refuses to show staff turnover

CervicalCheck has refused to reveal the number of staff who have resigned or taken stress leave in the wake of the smear test controversy

Fri, 06 Dec, 2019

Simon Harris: CervicalCheck staff ‘subjected to abuse’

Health Minister Simon Harris has acknowledged the abuse and stress staff running CervicalCheck were subjected to in the wake of the controversy that rocked the national screening programme.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2019

Dr Ciarán Ó Riain: Cancer screening is not perfect, but we need it

Healthcare is not without flaws, but the system does its job. Ciarán Ó Riain calls for calm in the wake of the latest smear test review, which found that CervicalCheck works

Thu, 05 Dec, 2019