Tánaiste apologises for 'significant delays' after CervicalCheck scandal

The Tánaiste has apologised to women who are now waiting up to 18 weeks for smear check results because of increased volumes in the wake of the CervicalCheck scandal.

Tánaiste apologises for 'significant delays' after CervicalCheck scandal
Thu, 18 Oct, 2018 - 14:24
Elaine Loughlin

The Tánaiste has apologised to women who are now waiting up to 18 weeks for smear check results because of increased volumes in the wake of the CervicalCheck scandal.

Simon Coveney has told the Dáil that the HSE regrets that there are now "significant delays" in the screening process.

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