Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
382. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if follow-up appointments have been granted to the women affected by the CervicalCheck scandal; the number of women seen in these appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31816/18]
View answerThere is a range of contacts ongoing with women and families, including next of kin, affected by the CervicalCheck issues.
Contact has been made with 208 of the 209 women or families affected by the CervicalCheck issues, in relation to disclosure of the results of clinical audit. Clinical consultations for these women with their treating clinician in the relevant acute hospitals have occurred or are scheduled. Attempts to contact the one remaining woman, who it is understood has emigrated, are ongoing.
Clinical audit results for a further 12 women, which had been underway, are now complete and disclosure is ongoing in relation to these.
On 11 May, the Government approved provision of a package of primary and social care supports, including medical cards, reimbursement for out of pocket expenses and other supports. As of 06 July last, Liaison Officers had held 157 face-to-face meetings with women and families to discuss their needs in this regard.
Separately, it would be expected that women who are currently receiving treatment will have scheduled appointments in that context.
