Latest: The US labs contracted to carry out the cervical check screening have threatened to quit Ireland - placing the CervicalCheck scheme into doubt. The issue centres on a row with the state over compensation for medical negligence according to the Sunday Business Post. The current contract expires in October, and under its terms the labs accept liability for any medical negligence costs incurred under the scheme. Earlier: Harris: Women and families affected will hear Scally report before publicationThe women and families affected by the Cervical Check crisis will be formally briefed on the Scally report, before it is published. Speaking at the Kennedy Summer School in Wexford, Minister Harris said he is confident lessons can be learned.

Source: Irish Examiner September 09, 2018 07:30 UTC