Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

A serious issue was raised by a representative body in August 2018. It details delays that were happening and the fact that its members were having to deal with women who were yet to have another test. Neither I nor any member of my party made that charge and I am glad that the Minister made it clear. Not putting the necessary resources in place before that offer was made, respecting the fact that it was right to do, caused this delay and this backlog. Whatever about the advice the Minister received in June, which is a matter he needs to sort out with the person who said that as it was not me, I refer to the letter he received in August. He has detailed actions that took place from December. I want to know what was done in August when this letter was received because that is approximately the time the backlog started, according to my friends and family.

I repeat it is important that women have confidence in this service because it should be a good service.

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