Taoiseach criticises 'unacceptable' comments by CervicalCheck chief

Head of CervicalCheck Dr Nóirín Russell's comments have been been described as 'inappropriate, unfortunate', and 'insensitive'. 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that while he doesn’t doubt the ability of the head of CervicalCheck to do her job, her claim some women “know in their heart and soul they haven’t been wronged” was “unacceptable”.

Dr Nóirín Russell made the remarks about women claiming against the screening service in a recorded phone call two years ago, with TD Peadar Tóibín.