Package of supports for CervicalCheck scandal women  announced

Women impacted by the CervicalCheck scandal are to receive a package of supports including discretionary medical cards, travel and childcare expenses, and counselling services.

The Government held a rescheduled Cabinet meeting in Dublin yesterday to address the crisis, which has impacted 209 women, 17 of whom died without being told of an audit into their smear tests which showed up different results.

Health Minister Simon Harris announced a number of “practical measures” for women, including covering the cost of medicine, taking in any “experimental drugs” prescribed by clinicians.