A seriously ill Longford mother at the centre of a major high court action over the cervical check scandal is to attend a specialised treatment centre in Mexico this week.
32-year-old Lynsey Bennett, who suffers from advanced cervical cancer, yesterday settled her High Court action over the alleged misinterpretation of her cervical smear slides.
In an emotional statement outside of the High Court yesterday, the Killoe woman said she's thankful to have secured a future for her children.
The 32-year-old will travel to the Hope for Cancer Treatment Centre in Mexico early next week for four weeks in order to stall the cancer and strengthen her immune system.
Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show, she says she still has a fight left in her despite the prognoses:
Fellow cervical check activist Vicky Phelan took to Twitter today in response to the conclusion of the case.
She says its disgraceful that there has been no official admission of guilt or apology made by those involved in the scandal.
Lynsey Bennett says that Taoiseach Michael Mairtin has rang her to discuss the issue.
In a short call, the Taoiseach promised to push discussion on legislation ensuring victims receive costs they're entitled to:
