Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2019
156. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Health the number of additional cervical smears carried out to reassure women outside the normal cervical screening programme; the cost of the additional smears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2132/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn May, I made the decision to offer free out of cycle smears to any woman who was concerned about her health following issues which had emerged in relation to the CervicalCheck screening programme. This decision was made in good faith to address the considerable fears of the many anxious women in Ireland as a result of the issues that emerged in late April.
In regard to the specifics of the Deputy's question, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.
