Kerry woman taking case against HSE over cervical cancer tests has died

She was given a commitment that the parties would attend mediation talks over her High Court action just yesterday. 

Joan Lucey was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2019. Picture: Seán Mac an tSíthigh/Lucey Family

The Kerry woman who was suing the HSE and two laboratories from her deathbed over her smear slides has died. 

Joan Lucey, 73, a mother of three, died last night in Dingle, Co Kerry in the company of her children.