Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal over Ruth Morrissey judgment

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal in November against a key High Court judgment in the case of terminally ill Ruth Morrissey.

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal in November against a key High Court judgment in the case of terminally ill Ruth Morrissey.

The appeal will centre on what standard of care should apply in cervical cancer screening and whether the HSE has liability for acts and omissions of lab screeners but will also address other issues.