Harney passionately defends record in Dáil

In a robust defence of her actions amid angry scenes in Dail Éireann tonight, Mary Harney has apologised to the nine women recently diagnosed with having cancer after having previously been told that they were clear of the disease.

In a robust defence of her actions amid angry scenes in Dail Éireann tonight, Mary Harney has apologised to the nine women recently diagnosed with cancer after having previously been told that they were clear of the disease.

“I want to begin by apologising to the patients of the former Midland Health Board, particularly the patients of Portlaoise,” she said.