Government should only use non-disclosure agreements in extreme circumstances — minister 

Michael McGrath said Vicky Phelan's refusal to sign a nondisclosure agreement is what opened up CervicalCheck to public scrutiny

Responding to questions about how the State mistreated the late Vicky Phelan, Mr McGrath said it is pertinent to ask such questions as her refusal to sign a nondisclosure agreement is what opened up this whole issue to public scrutiny.

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath has said he is “not a fan” of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when the State settles legal actions with patients.

He said Government should only use them in extreme circumstances.