David Cullinane
Ceist:2040. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of claims lodged with the CervicalCheck Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19660/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 21 April 2021
Ceisteanna (2040, 2412)
Peadar Tóibín
Ceist:2412. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of claims received by the CervicalCheck Tribunal to date. [20750/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 2040 and 2412 together.
The CervicalCheck Tribunal was established on 27 October 2020 under the CervicalCheck Tribunal Act 2019. Establishment of the Tribunal was finalised with the appointment of the nominated members to the Tribunal with effect from 1 December 2020.
The Tribunal has indicated to my Department that it has received three claims as at close of business on 19 April 2021. No claims have yet been heard by the Tribunal; but it is anticipated that Tribunal will be able to facilitate early hearing dates once all parties are ready.
The Tribunal is the most appropriate venue to hear and determine CervicalCheck claims. It has been specifically designed for that purpose. It is, of course, entirely up to eligible women as to whether or not they use it.