Dr. Lorraine Doherty:

As I said, I cannot comment on how her advice was given, received or acted on. That is not within my remit. I can say that what I see around me now is a process of meaningful engagement with the Department on all issues concerning CervicalCheck. I would expect any advice I give to be considered and advice given to the Minister to be based on my clinical advice. I do not have concerns at this point that my advice will be ignored. As I said, I am quite confident in the relationships I have right now. Who knows what will happen in the future?