Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 May 2018
140. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of women that have been affected by the CervicalCheck scandal in counties Mayo and Galway by location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24090/18]
View answerIn regard to the 209 women and families, given these overall numbers it is considered that to provide the breakdown sought by the Deputy would present a risk to maintaining the privacy of the women and families involved and their right to confidentiality.
Since 2008, some 3 million smear tests have been carried out by CervicalCheck for women throughout Ireland. Over 1,200 invasive cancers have been detected by CervicalCheck. In addition, 30,000 low grade abnormalities (CIN 1) have been detected and more than 50,000 women with high grade abnormalities (CIN 2 & 3) have been diagnosed and treated, considerably reducing their risk of developing cervical cancer.
