'She would like something good to come out of the tragedy' - Leo speaks of his admiration for Vicky Phelan

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he shares Vicky Phelan's desire to bring some good from her tragic circumstances and promised to do so this year.

'She would like something good to come out of the tragedy' - Leo speaks of his admiration for Vicky Phelan

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he shares Vicky Phelan's desire to bring some good from her tragic circumstances and promised to do so this year.

Responding to sharp criticism from Ms Phelan who accused him of being ā€œall talk and no actionā€ Mr Varadkar said he ā€œrespected and admiredā€ her for seeking to force change in the cervical check system.

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