Emma Mhic Mhathúna: CervicalCheck case shows the power of standing up for yourself

“Check, check and recheck.” That was the message from Emma Mhic Mhathúna for those dealing with the cervical smear tests of Irish women.

The mother of five who is dying of cervical cancer said it sounded a bit like a song but it would make sense to “check, check and re-check the smear test rather than hand out the big cheque,” she said after settling her legal action.

The 37-year-old who with €7.5m has got the largest payout so far of any woman who has sued over CervicalCheck smear tests said the case demonstrated the power of standing up for yourself.