The Irish Times

Priority Alan Kelly attached to women’s health issues acknowledged by Varadkar

Legislation on disclosure of patient safety issues delayed too long, admits Tánaiste

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 16:22

The Dublin International Film Festival gets off to an energetic start

After a fully online event last year, the city’s cinemas are open again for a festival stuffed with Irish and international features

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 05:00

Vicky Phelan made Honorary Freewoman of Limerick

Woman who exposed CervicalCheck scandal says ‘Don’t be afraid to take them on’

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 20:53

Pilot online exercise programme aims to reduce risk of falls

Active Neuro Project delivered by MS Ireland aims to reduce fractures and related surgery

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 01:00

Vicky Phelan returns from US after scan shows new tumours

Phelan advised to spend time with family before starting down ‘chemotherapy road’

Sun Oct 03 2021 - 18:17

Vicky Phelan relieved after receiving one-shot Covid vaccine

‘Constant worry of catching Covid was weighing heavily on me,’ Phelan says

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 11:45

Student jailed for downloading ‘depraved’ child abuse images

Albaraa Turkistani (27) caught with 272 images and 159 videos of children and babies

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 16:38

Ministers cautioned over key demand by CervicalCheck group

Attorney General warns that insurers may pull cover if concession on recurring cancer

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 01:58

Vicky Phelan considers move to US for experimental drug trial

CervicalCheck campaigner says chemotherapy would be the end of the road for her

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 07:52

Vicky Phelan seeks further cancer treatment options as new tumour is discovered

Campaigner vows to keep fighting for changes in CervicalCheck tribunal approach

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 21:31

Vicky Phelan feels ‘betrayed’ by CervicalCheck tribunal

Tribunal established despite Department of Health announcing it would be paused

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 00:36

State did not apologise to Ruth Morrissey ‘now it is too late’, says husband after her death

Tributes to CervicalCheck campaigner (39) who sued state over misreading of smear test results

Sun Jul 19 2020 - 21:04

Number of politicians attending CervicalCheck apology ‘disappointing’

Patient support group welcomes apology, describing it as a ‘watershed moment’

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 19:07

Ryanair’s profits dip and it expects air fares to continue to fall

Irish airline says revenue rose 11% to €2.3bn, aided by it cutting average fares 6% to €36 over the first quarter of its financial year

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 20:52

Vicky Phelan says doctors give her ‘dirty look’ due to campaigning

Cervical cancer campaigner criticises the ‘paternalistic’ attitude of medical profession

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 16:46

Government must do ‘a lot more’ for cervical cancer patients

Simon Harris defends Taoiseach after criticism from ‘incredible advocate’ Vicky Phelan

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 18:37

Varadkar defends Harris after O’Brien calls him a ‘frightened little boy’

‘Anything he may lack in experience or age, he makes up in commitment,’ Varadkar says

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 14:52

Vicky Phelan: ‘I’d be dead now’ if following medical advice

Cervical cancer campaigner was offered palliative chemotherapy but decided on new drug

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 16:35

Body of Emma Mhic Mhathúna taken to her home in Kerry

Mass to take place in Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral on Wednesday morning

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 19:53

CervicalCheck: ‘Distressing’ report shows doctors still have ‘God complex’

Patient representatives want Scally recommendations implemented immediately

Wed Sept 12 2018 - 18:54

CervicalCheck: Harris will consider expert’s view no further inquiry needed

Vicky Phelan, the woman whose case revealed controversy, says finding is a ‘whitewash’

Tue Sept 11 2018 - 15:15

CervicalCheck commission not needed, says report chief

Minister for Health briefed on report about cervical screening controversy

Tue Sept 11 2018 - 04:01

Proposed patient safety fines for healthcare providers ‘a joke’, says Vicky Phelan

Victim of CervicalCheck scandal says State contributed €25,000 to her €2.5m settlement

Wed Jul 25 2018 - 15:31

Up to 24 medical negligence cases since 2002 include confidentiality clause

BreastCheck ‘has tacitly admitted’ concerns over potential missed diagnosis in screenings

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 01:00

Eighty-eight women still waiting for files from CervicalCheck

‘Extraordinary’ figures show many yet to receive information despite Government promises

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 18:25

US-based lab paid more than €6.5m to analyse smear tests

Practice of CervicalCheck sending smear tests abroad has been criticised

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00

CervicalCheck: another woman takes legal case over delays

Four cases now listed in High Court since Vicky Phelan settled her action for €2.5m

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 13:02

Tensions in CervicalCheck over telling women of test errors revealed

Doctors were being ‘put at a disadvantage’ in deciding who should or should not be told

Thu May 17 2018 - 12:17

CervicalCheck: Ministers ‘not informed of delays in telling women’

Tony Holahan insists Department of Health decision not to escalate ‘reasonable’

Wed May 16 2018 - 10:46

Chairmen clash over which committee should examine CervicalCheck scandal

Harty says one committee should lead while Fleming defends PAC hearing

Wed May 16 2018 - 09:32

Woman feels ‘robbed’ after mother dies folollowing delayed cancer diagnosis

Grace Rattigan says CervicalCheck advised doctor not to tell family of incorrect smear

Sun May 13 2018 - 11:43

HSE chief Tony O’Brien stepping down as cancer scandal worsens

Memo warning of negative media fallout from cervical cancer patients described as ‘game-changer’ by Government Minister

Thu May 10 2018 - 22:21

Memo told HSE media message was being formulated

Cancer screening service focus in March 2016 was ‘reactive communications response’

Thu May 10 2018 - 21:07

Doherty: Tony O’Brien should ‘absolutely’ stay in position

HSE director general should work ‘day in, day out’ to get accountability, Minister says

Tue May 08 2018 - 11:48