An unaccredited Manchester laboratory that screened more than 90,000 smears without the knowledge or approval of CervicalCheck should be the focus of an ongoing expert review of the screening history of women with cervical cancer, patient representatives have said.

The Garda Technical Bureau can now share its expertise and forensic results across Europe — aiding in the investigation of serious crime and terrorism.

Thousands of patients whose prostate cancer tests have to be reviewed on foot of a fault with the test kit will not be billed for repeat tests and biopsies — but just who will foot the bill remains unclear.

Dairy farmers can be confident that independent milk testing in Ireland is to the highest international standard, claims Ireland East MEP Máiréad McGuinness.

A LIMERICK company which ensures accuracy in scientific measurements yesterday became the first Irish-based organisation to win a much sought-after international accreditation.