Irish PM says the health system has let women down
Ireland’s prime minister has apologised to the women who were given incorrect smear test results by the country’s national cervical cancer screening programme.
At least 17 of the 208 have died, while some of the other women have been given months to live.
A small number of the 208 have yet to be contacted.
The scandal has led to the resignation of Ireland’s health service chief.
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Speaking at a press conference, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said: “There is nothing I can say today to lessen the pain and suffering of the women at…
