Women’s health has been a hot topic in Ireland over the past number of years after a long history of ignorance and neglect. 

While the abortion referendum played a huge part in dragging gynaecological health into the national conversation, much of the progress is down to the doggedness and determination of the late Vicky Phelan.

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