Alan Kelly raises cervical screening in one of last debates as party leader

Mr Kelly has been a long advocate for the women affected by negligence in the cancer screening programme, including leading campaigner Vicky Phelan

Alan Kelly has resigned as Labour leader (Niall Carson/PA)

Alan Kelly raised the cervical screening controversy during one of his last debates in the Dáil as Labour Party leader.

Mr Kelly made the shock announcement on Wednesday evening that he will step down as leader after less than two years.