Government accused of failing to help women affected by CervicalCheck scandal

Women and families affected by the cervical cancer scandal have to borrow money and rely on “the good faith of solicitors” to fight for access to medical records as supports promised by the Government have not yet materialised.

Fianna Fáil health spokesman Stephen Donnelly revealed the situation yesterday, saying it was entirely unacceptable that there are failures to help victims five weeks after the tests crises emerged.

During leaders’ questions in the Dáil, Mr Donnelly said despite Taoiseach Leo Varadkar promising, on May 11, that medical cards, prescriptions, childcare, and counselling help would be provided, the offer of supports had not happened.