Irish Examiner view: Read My Lips campaign urges women to get cervical screening

Seven high-profile women are joining forces with 'Irish Examiner Feelgood' to share a health message in memory of Vicky Phelan

Even now, almost a year on since her death, it can seem strange to speak of Vicky Phelan in the past tense, so powerful and passionate was her presence. File picture: Cathal Noonan

Vicky Phelan, tireless campaigner in the Cervical Check cancer scandal and advocate for cervical cancer screening, died on November 14, 2022. Even now, almost a year on, it can seem strange to speak of her in the past tense, so powerful and passionate was her presence.

In her time raising awareness and pushing for change she touched many lives and effected positive change, and now, even though she is gone, she continues to have an impact.