Concerns raised over lack of clarity on resumption of Laura Brennan HPV catch-up scheme 

Laura Brennan died in 2019 after battling cervical cancer, aged jsut 26. File picture 

Laura Brennan died in 2019 after battling cervical cancer, aged jsut 26. File picture 

Serious concerns have been raised that the Government has "abandoned" its commitment to restart the Laura Brennan HPV catch-up programme.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was unable to provide clarity around when such a programme, which would target thousands of young people who miss out on the vaccine each year, will be rolled out.

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