Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 8 November 2018

Public Accounts Committee

Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation

9:00 am

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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Yes. My last question is also for the HSE. What is the intended date for the implementation of HPV testing as part of cervical check? This is a very important question and lots of people watching these proceedings want to know the answer. This is absolutely critical. We need a date. A few months ago we were told it would happen within six months. When will HPV testing begin? What is the implementation plan in that regard?