A report examining the scale of outsourcing of smear tests by laboratories contracted to do the work by the HSE will be brought to the Cabinet today. The report, by Gabriel Scally, is expected to be published in the afternoon, pending Cabinet’s approval. However, Dr Scally has said there is “no record available” to suggest that CPL advised CervicalCheck about the use of additional laboratories. Dr Scally also examined the circumstances which led to these additional laboratories undertaking work for CervicalCheck; the effectiveness and operation of procurement and contracting of laboratory-based cervical cytology services. He had said he would broaden his inquiry if other “relevant elements” were identified and would report back to Health Minister Simon Harris with recommendations.

Source: Irish Examiner June 11, 2019 04:41 UTC