Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is right in one thing - the CervicalCheck screening process does not need another controversy. It has been a real challenge for the Government, the Department of Health and the HSE to deal with what was an extraordinary scandal a little less than a year ago. At all times, the Minister and the Government have responded in a way that has tried to put women's interests first. I am glad that it was confirmed at the health committee yesterday that the Minister, unlike what has been stated by some in this House, was not advised by his officials not to proceed with-----

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