Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am not saying anybody is wrong. We have to look at all these issues as part of the inquiry. Concerns were clearly raised by eminent people. They are very eminent and far more qualified to speak on this than I am, including Dr. Coulter-Smith. Other views were also raised by other people. There was a process and a robust debate in 2008. A decision was made. However, the Deputy has to be careful in raising these concerns that he is not casting doubts over the success of the programme. It has saved the lives of Irish women. We have seen over 50,000 pre-cancerous cells detected as a result of this programme. We have seen 3 million smears take place.

We have seen the mortality rate from cervical cancer decline in this country.

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