Ms Tracey Conroy:

We are very conscious of the need for good communications around this matter. Over the past number of weeks, RCOG has been working down through what will be involved in terms of examining the smears, files, cases histories and so on. It has been working with its own expertise in this regard while also engaging with the HSE and the Department on getting a handle on what is involved in terms of costs, timelines and so on. We are very close to finalising those matters. We have also engaged with RCOG on how best to communicate the review to all stakeholders but most importantly the patients involved. That is imminent.