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Latest News & Reports
221+ welcomes confirmation of Independent Chair of CervicalCheck Steering Committee
The 221+ Patient Support Group strongly welcomes confirmation by Minister Stephen Donnelly T.D. that the work of the CervicalCheck Steering...
Read MoreStatement from 221+ on the passing of Ruth Morrissey
Ruth Morrissey is not just a statistic. She was first and foremost a loving mother, wife, daughter and sister. Our...
Read MoreStatement from 221+ regarding the delay in the establishment of the CervicalCheck Tribunal
The Department of Health yesterday confirmed the further delay to the establishment of the CervicalCheck Tribunal following the appointment as...
Read More221+ welcomes confirmation of Independent Chair of CervicalCheck Steering Committee
The 221+ Patient Support Group strongly welcomes confirmation by Minister Stephen Donnelly T.D. that the work of the CervicalCheck Steering Committee is to continue under an independent chair. The resumption of the work of the Committee was a key request of this group going into the election. It brings necessary oversight to delivering on the
Statement from 221+ regarding the delay in the establishment of the CervicalCheck Tribunal
The Department of Health yesterday confirmed the further delay to the establishment of the CervicalCheck Tribunal following the appointment as President of the High Court of the previously selected Chairperson of the Tribunal. The purpose of the CervicalCheck Tribunal is to enable women and families impacted by the acknowledged failures of the State through CervicalCheck
CervicalCheck Tribunal Postponed
Minister for Health decides to postpone setting up Tribunal due to Covid-19 Pandemic The Minister for Health yesterday (Monday, 23 March) informed 221+ of his decision to delay the start of the CervicalCheck Tribunal. The statement below was posted last evening on the Tribunal website. “Given the ongoing and quickly evolving situation in relation
221+ on Supreme Court judgement on appeal of Morrisey CervicalCheck decision
The 221+ CervicalCheck Patient Support Group welcomes the Supreme Court judgement issued today (Thursday, 19 March, 2020) which upholds the findings of the High Court in the case of Ruth Morrissey, one of the original 221 women directly impacted by the CervialCheck debacle first uncovered almost two years ago. We are relieved and pleased for
221+ defers member events to avoid unnecessary contact
The increasing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) will clearly concern and create worry for those that have previously suffered health impacts as a consequence of the CervicalCheck debacle. Given the potential impact that COVID-19 (coronavirus) may have on cancer patients, it has been decided to cancel all upcoming 221+ meetings and events. While the numbers attending would be
221+ Key Asks for General Election 2020
This General Election, we are asking all election candidates and Political Parties to commit to three actions if elected. The CervicalCheck debacle which has unfolded over the past two years highlighted an inherent weakness in the governance of healthcare in Ireland. It left close to 600 women and their families permanently scarred – some no
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