Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2019
720. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health when he will publish the details of the alternative scheme recommended by a person (details supplied) on dealing with claims from CervicalCheck; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13249/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraMr Justice Meenan's report on an alternative system for dealing with cases arising from CervicalCheck was published on 16 October 2018. Following consultation with relevant Departments, the Government agreed on 18 December to my proposal to establish an independent statutory tribunal, chaired by Ms Justice Mary Irvine, to deal with claims arising from CervicalCheck. The Tribunal will be established based on the recommendations set out by Mr Justice Meenan.
The establishment of the Tribunal is an urgent priority for the Government and my Department is currently preparing the necessary legislative proposals to expedite this. I will be submitting the draft heads and general scheme of a Bill to Government shortly.
