Latest: CervicalCheck chief stands down in wake of controversy over smear test results

Latest: Dr Gráinne Flannelly, Clinical Director of CervicalCheck, has stood down from her position.

Update 10.30pm: Dr Gráinne Flannelly has stepped down from her position as the Clinical Director of CervicalCheck following the current controversy over smear test results.

She informed the HSE of her decision this evening saying she is sorry that recent events have caused distress and worry to women, and was stepping aside to allow the CervicalCheck programme to continue its important work.