'I'm happy to do it' - Taoiseach willing to make official apology to women affected by CervicalCheck scandal

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is "very happy" to offer a full apology to women affected by the CervicalCheck.scandal.

'I'm happy to do it' - Taoiseach willing to make official apology to women affected by CervicalCheck scandal
Sat, 15 Jun, 2019 - 14:31
Digital Desk staff

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is "very happy" to offer a full apology to women affected by the CervicalCheck scandal.

It comes after Lorraine Walsh of the 221 Plus campaign said that nobody had ever formally apologised to them on behalf of the State for what happened.

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