CervicalCheck recommendations
Deputy Butler sought a timeframe and funding for implementing the Scally report’s recommendations following Emma Mhic Mhathúna’s death. The Minister said Cabinet had approved the matter and the Health Minister would return to Cabinet in November with next steps.
On Wednesday last, many Members from both Houses stood outside the gates of Leinster House to pay their respects to the late Emma Mhic Mhathúna who lost her battle against cervical cancer. The Scally report made 50 recommendations. What timeframe is envisaged for the implementation of those recommendations? Was money allocated in budget 2019 to ensure the recommendations are implemented?
Comment on this
This matter was approved by Cabinet yesterday and I expect the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, will take some weeks to engage further. The timeframe is that he will revert to Cabinet in November to advise on the next steps. I acknowledge the urgency and importance of this issue.