Just 10 women have taken claims through Cervical Check Tribunal

By contrast, some 336 others have taken their actions to the High Court
Just 10 women have taken claims through Cervical Check Tribunal

Aontú Leader of Peadar Tóibín says that the figures confirm that the 'tribunal has failed'.

Just ten women have chosen to pursue claims through the Cervical Check Tribunal, with 336 others pursuing the Government through the High Court.

Since 2018, 336 claims have been received regarding the alleged misreading of smear tests. A further 4 claims were received prior to 2018.

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