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Elaine-Loughlin
Elaine Loughlin: Richard Boyd Barrett starts what’s likely to be his most gruelling campaign yet
Vicky Phelan's 'spirit lives on' one year since CervicalCheck campaigner's death
Vicky Phelan's 'spirit lives on' one year since CervicalCheck campaigner's death
A campaign promoting cervical screening launched this week in her memory

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Cervical screening: I'm grateful to be here - many people are not as lucky
Cervical screening: I'm grateful to be here - many people are not as lucky
Screening is the first line of defence against cervical cancer.  Here, two women talk about how it helped save their lives 

Sun, 12 Nov, 2023

Stephen Teap: ‘I want to be able to tell my sons I did something’
Stephen Teap: ‘I want to be able to tell my sons I did something’
Father-of-two Stephen Teap says his role as a patient advocate was born out of trauma - the death of his wife Irene from cervical cancer at 37. Here, he writes about his determination to prevent similar tragedies in the future

Sun, 12 Nov, 2023

Portrait tells the story of Vicky Phelan's extraordinary life 
Portrait tells the story of Vicky Phelan's extraordinary life 
David Brennan bought Vicky Phelan’s triptych portrait when it went up for auction in 2021. He has since shown it at 18 venues around the country to bring her awareness campaign to a wider audience

Sat, 11 Nov, 2023

Close up of examining of test sample under the microscope
Processing of cervical screening tests recommences in Dublin
Following the CervicalCheck scandal, major reform was needed in how Irish slides are treated, including less reliance on labs in the US for testing. We look at the recent reopening of the Coombe laboratory and at how the screening process has changed in recent years

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

'Women with cervical cancer have been abandoned by the Government'
'Women with cervical cancer have been abandoned by the Government'
Women 'are still being dragged through the courts'

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

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S Daniel McConnell: Why must victims be forced to fight the State for justice?
A message to Stephen Donnelly, Leo Varadkar, and Micheál Martin. Spare us your sorrow. Your expressions of regret. Spare us your faux concern for the weak and those who have been so badly screwed over by the State on your watch.

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023

Patients' Rights Bill 'a very big step in the right direction'
Patients' Rights Bill 'a very big step in the right direction'
Roisín Molloy gave a qualified welcome to the new bill, paying tribute to the tireless efforts of campaigners such as Vicky Phelan.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Stephen Teap: Brilliant to get Patient Safety bill passed 'for Irene and Vicky'
Stephen Teap: Brilliant to get Patient Safety bill passed 'for Irene and Vicky'
The bill requires clinicians to fully inform patients of serious patient safety incidents.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Mick Clifford's A to Z of 2022
Mick Clifford's A to Z of 2022
From war to Wagatha Christie, what a year it's been

Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

2022: A year of fond farewells and sad goodbyes
2022: A year of fond farewells and sad goodbyes
Sean Murray looks back at people in the public eye at home and abroad who died this year

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

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Irish Examiner view: Mixed memories at closing of the year
As the year ends, it is appropriate to give some thought to who we have lost over the past 365 days

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Assisted dying law could 'create indirect pressure on older people', says Martin
Assisted dying law could 'create indirect pressure on older people', says Martin
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he is "open to persuasion", but that he has significant concerns about moves to legislate for assisted dying.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Sinn Fein press conference
'Rushed' laws on mandatory open disclosure in healthcare pushed out to new year
Sinn Féin had purposely slowed down the much-criticised Bill aimed at introducing mandatory open disclosure by filibustering during a four-hour Dáil debate

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Government accused of rushing through 'flawed' open disclosure legislation
Government accused of rushing through 'flawed' open disclosure legislation
Patient Safety Bill, which will require the mandatory open disclosure of serious patient safety incidents, has been allocated just two hours for debate to go through more than 50 amendments

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

Vicky Phelan donated €30k to local cancer support group
Vicky Phelan donated €30k to local cancer support group
Local cancer support group volunteer reveals Vicky's generous donation when it was first set up

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

Celebration of Vicky Phelan's life hears she was 'the best president Ireland never had'
Celebration of Vicky Phelan's life hears she was 'the best president Ireland never had'
Vicky's brother Jonnie tells celebration the one bit of solace they have is that 'a nation of people got to love a girl as much as our family loved her'

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

Alison O'Connor: We must not let fear of litigation halt future screening programmes
Alison O'Connor: We must not let fear of litigation halt future screening programmes
These programmes are not infallible, but they are still hugely valuable

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

CervicalCheck campaigners, Dr Scally, and Taoiseach agree — law and culture have to change
CervicalCheck campaigners, Dr Scally, and Taoiseach agree — law and culture have to change
Micheál Martin, Gabriel Scally — and all the women harmed by the Cervical Check scandal — are now calling for radical reform

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

CervicalCheck programme
Elaine Loughlin: Without a change in attitudes, women will be left feeling like 'lepers'
Gabriel Scally's Cervical Check report speaks of an 'obstructive' and 'callous' system. And that's exactly it. If the attitudes underlying the State's services do not change, they will keep on making victims of patients, writes Elaine Loughlin

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Scally Report: Cervical Check survivors treated like 'lepers' and refused medical appointments
Scally Report: Cervical Check survivors treated like 'lepers' and refused medical appointments
Dr Gabriel Scally's final report states that women are being questioned about their association with the 221+ patient advocate group before clinicians consider treating them

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

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CervicalCheck: Dr Gabriel Scally calls for introduction of open disclosure in healthcare system
The best way to honour Vicky Phelan is to implement all of the CervicalCheck recommendations both in 'letter and spirit', Dr Gabriel Scally has said

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Spiritan religious order abuse
Clodagh Finn: Balance of power shifts when even the quietest voice speaks out
Our track record on putting survivors first is appalling — this needs to change

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Vicky Phelan's family plan public celebration of her life 
Vicky Phelan's family plan public celebration of her life 
Ms Phelan's family have invited members of the public to her native Mooncoin, in Co Kilkenny, for a celebration of her life in the parish church

Mon, 21 Nov, 2022

Letters to the Editor: We must act to prevent more famine deaths
Letters to the Editor: We must act to prevent more famine deaths
With all eyes on Cop27 in Egypt last week, the climate crisis received much-needed attention.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2022

Edel Coffey: How I approach my reproductive health has changed because of Vicky Phelan
Edel Coffey: How I approach my reproductive health has changed because of Vicky Phelan
Her words about action, change, and accountability are amongst the most moving I have ever heard, from any orator, political or civilian, past or present, historical or contemporary

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

CC VARADKAR
Slowdown in housing construction 'a matter of concern', says Varadkar
The latest Department of Housing data in October showed a year-on-year decline of 14% on the number of homes that were commenced.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

Private funeral for CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan takes place
Private funeral for CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan takes place
The CervicalCheck campaigner and mother-of-two died in the early hours of Monday morning at Milford Care Centre after "a long illness borne with great dignity"

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

Vicky Phelan death
Letters to the Editor: Women who led the fight for justice
We feel a great sense of loss at the death of Vicky Phelan. Hearing so many tributes to Vicky on radio and in the media in general, I wish I had known her, and I feel I did. She touched so many lives with her stubborn refusal to be silenced.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

Donnelly rules out changes to Cervical Check tribunal
Donnelly rules out changes to Cervical Check tribunal
The late Vicky Phelan and the 221+ group raised serious concerns around the tribunal before it was established, claiming it was not fit for purpose

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Late Late Show to feature tribute to Vicky Phelan
Late Late Show to feature tribute to Vicky Phelan
Speaking on his radio show, broadcaster Ryan Tubridy paid tribute to Ms Phelan saying that "some people are too alive to die, and she was one of those people".

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Charlie Bird charity climb
Charlie Bird praises ‘incredible’ Vicky Phelan and says she was his ‘Samaritan’
Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird said cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan was his Samaritan – as he described her as an “incredible human being”.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

gynecologist doctor and a patient on a gynecological chair. Preventive reception, preparation for medical examination, pregnancy
How to book a smear test and the importance of going to your appointment 
Eveything you need to know about booking in your next smear test and the best time to do it

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Clodagh Finn: Fifteen lessons I learned from Vicky Phelan in her too-short life
Clodagh Finn: Fifteen lessons I learned from Vicky Phelan in her too-short life
Vicky Phelan used her voice not just to challenge, but to rock the system, and she left behind a considerable legacy

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

'Wonderful lioness' Vicky Phelan left her mark on the world, Cork mourners say
'Wonderful lioness' Vicky Phelan left her mark on the world, Cork mourners say
A book of condolences will be available to sign in Cork City Hall between Monday and Friday from 9am to 5pm for two weeks

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Vicky Phelan death
Government urged to honour Vicky Phelan's wish for healthcare changes
Calls for action on mandatory disclosure, the return of testing to Irish labs, and dying with dignity measures

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Gambling Regulation Bill
New patient safety laws to be approved by end of year, Taoiseach says
The Fianna Fáil leader told the Dáil Vicky Phelan’s legacy will be “more effective and more respectful” treatment for the women who come after the late cervical cancer campaigner.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Vicky Phelan at Government Buildings
Government should only use non-disclosure agreements in extreme circumstances — minister 
Michael McGrath said Vicky Phelan's refusal to sign a nondisclosure agreement is what opened up CervicalCheck to public scrutiny

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

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Daniel McConnell: Vicky Phelan fought to allow terminally ill people to die with dignity
The battle for the Dying with Dignity Bill has only just begun but Vicky Phelan’s backing of it helped to sway many TDs away from the party line, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

File Photo CervicalCheck Report Leaked. End.
Dr Gabriel Scally: Vicky Phelan 'kept me on the right track' during CervicalCheck report
Dr Gabriel Scally’s report into CervicalCheck was a collaborative effort leading to change

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

CervicalCheck programme
Number of CervicalCheck claims increases to 378
The majority of legal claims lodged against the state were received by the State Claims Agency in 2021, the year the tribunal began accepting claims, when 103 claims were lodged

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Vicky Phelan death
'She started the process, and she's now handed it over to us': Stephen Teap vows to continue Vicky's campaign
'There's plenty of us here':  Stephen Teap said he and his fellow CervicalCheck campaigners would continue Vicky Phelan's work and her fight for transparency for as long as it takes

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Vicky Phelan at Government Buildings
Aoife Moore: Vicky Phelan was an ordinary woman who did the extraordinary
Vicky Phelan was much more than a woman who had been failed, she was a disruptive force in the face of intransigent bureaucracy

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Irish Book Awards 2019
'I'm so sorry you were so badly failed': Irish Examiner readers pay tribute to Vicky Phelan
As the country mourns the loss of Vicky Phelan, our readers have been sharing their tributes

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

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