Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018
331. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if all women will receive free cervical smear check screenings from general practitioners in view of the latest controversy in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22034/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE have advised that any woman who has received a clear CervicalCheck smear test result previously should proceed with their next scheduled test as normal.
With a view to reassuring women about the safety of the CervicalCheck programme, I have arranged that any woman who has had a CervicalCheck smear test, and who following consultation with her GP determines that she wishes to have a further test, may do so without charge.
