Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will preface my comments by saying that in the 1960s, Galway had the first cytology service. In 1999, it was chosen as the laboratory to implement the first phase of cervical screening. We had an excellent service in Galway until it was deliberately run down. I also sat on a health forum. I remember distinctly at the time that I and my colleagues raised the most serious concerns about Quest Diagnostics, with which the Minister has reassured us tonight that there is no difficulty. We had the most serious concerns about the outsourcing. My question is : how many other cases are there arising from this audit or any other audit in regard to cervical cancer? How many other cases are ongoing or have been settled?

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