Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Joint Committee on Health was told two weeks ago, and again last week, that information relating to the detection rates in respect of the US laboratories contracted to conduct cervical screening tests would be made available to the committee. In response to a similar question from my colleague, Teachta Pearse Doherty, the Tánaiste stated on Leaders' Questions on Thursday last that if there were any commitments to make files or documentation available to committees, the information would be forthcoming. That information has not been forthcoming or provided to the committee. Will the Taoiseach please explain the delay? Will he and the Minister for Health enter into a commitment that the information will be provided to both the committee and the House today?

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