Dáil debates
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
3:40 pm
Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source
The more than 221 women who have been caught up in the CervicalCheck issue are wondering about theex gratiapayment that the Minister for Health indicated would be in place within a few weeks. That was a few weeks ago. I do not know if the Taoiseach is aware that there is a degree of panic among that group. For example, having the slides tested independently will cost each woman approximately £2,500, but they have been told that they will not be able to claim back the money. Commitments have been given and apologies made to the women. In fact, the Taoiseach gave a commitment that no women would have to go to cour, but there is an ongoing fight behind the scenes on behalf of the women. When will the ex gratia payments be made? Can something be done about some of the costs the women face?
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