Latest: It was wrong that Vicky Phelan was dragged through the courts, says Health Minister

Latest: Health Minister Simon Harris has said he hopes to establish tomorrow if all those affected by the cervical smear controversy have been informed.

Update 7.08pm: Health Minister Simon Harris has said he hopes to establish tomorrow if all those affected by the cervical smear controversy have been informed.

However, he does not know how many women may have died and said everyone who has had a smear test could have a re-check if they wanted it.