Protest march to be mounted Leeside amid Cervical Check scandal
The protest march is in solidarity with the women and families left devastated by the controversy.
The initiative began following a post by Cork blogger Nikola Barret in response to the scandal which she says is not only affecting women, but also husbands, sons, fathers, and brothers of women.
Women responding to her post said they wanted to protest and for their voices to be heard. They're calling for answers to the controversy and for those respnsible to be held accoutable.
The protest is getting underway outside Bishop Lucey Park at 3pm and will make it's way to City Hall
Speaking to RedFM News, Nikola Barrett of the Wardrobe Fairy says women are fed up with the health sector.
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