Taoiseach Makes Formal State Apology To Those Affected By The Cervical Check Scandal 

Cork campaigner Stephen Teap, who lost his wife Irene to the disease, was in the Dail gallery along with women impacted by the controversy

The Taoiseach has made a formal State apology to those affected by the Cervical Check scandal. 

Speaking to a Dáil gallery packed with women and families impacted by the controversy - including Cork campaigner Stephen Teap - Leo Varadkar apologised for the lives that were "shattered and destroyed". 

A number of people were visibly emotional as the Taoiseach addressed them. 

Leo Varadkar apologised for the State failures when it comes to Cervical Check:
 

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