Vicky Phelan
Vicky Phelan was a prominent Irish campaigner and advocate for women's health rights, particularly known for her pivotal role in exposing the cervical cancer screening scandal in Ireland. Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2014, she became a vocal critic of the CervicalCheck program after her battle revealed systemic failures in notifying women about inaccurate smear tests. Phelan's courageous fight for justice not only highlighted the critical issues surrounding healthcare transparency and accountability but also catalyzed significant public and political discourse on women's health rights in Ireland. Her legacy continues to inspire advocacy for better health policies and practices.
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Recent news mentions
Ray D'Arcy expressed pride in how his show championed the stories and causes of people like the late Vicky Phelan.
Ray D’Arcy ‘hugely disappointed’ with how RTÉ handled his departure – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-10
Ray D'Arcy expressed pride in how his show championed the stories and causes of people like the late Vicky Phelan.
Ray D’Arcy ‘hugely disappointed’ with how RTÉ handled his departure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09Vicky Phelan campaigned for the accessibility of the immunotherapy drug Pembrolizumab after using it for her cervical cancer.
‘We’ve moved from a one-size-fits-all treatment’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
The author reflects on Vicky Phelan, who she had the good fortune to work with once.
‘I came out of the scan, sat in reception and cried’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
This erupted following the 2018 verdict in a court case taken by the late Vicky Phelan.
questions for Tony Holohan if he launches a presidential run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13
