Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister and support Senator Nash in proposing the amendment. I also support Senator Nash in seeking a statement on the overnight revelations about the 800 women who have seen delays in the disclosure of their results due to an IT fault. I listened to what Lorraine Walsh and Sharon said on the radio this morning and was struck by the fair comments that IT faults happen but the failures in communications and getting back to people after the IT fault are a real cause of concern, particularly in light of all the ongoing issues around CervicalCheck. I would welcome a statement from the Minister. I am conscious that those who spoke on this Bill on Second Stage yesterday did not know about the issue, nor did those who spoke in the Dáil.