The family of the woman who died after a 'misread' smear test has joined calls for a public inquiry into Northern Ireland's cervical screening service. Campaigners calling themselves the Ladies with Letters are demanding a statutory public inquiry.
The scandal involving the Southern Trust resulted in 17,500 women having their smear tests rechecked. Furthermore, campaigners suggest that other health trusts across Northern Ireland might have been impacted by the issues.
Neville Gibbons and Joy Fairley joined campaigners to mark three years since the issues first became public. Louise Corbett Gibbons passed away from cervical cancer in 2008.
Enda McGarrity stated that many women outside the Southern Trust also experienced problems with cervical screening. McGarrity also asserted that an investigation into other trusts is necessary.
Heather Thompson and Tracey Bell went to Stormont to renew their demands for a public inquiry. Bell stated that the group hoped Health Minister Robbie Butler would "listen carefully to the experiences of women and families affected."
Mike Nesbitt, the former Health Minister, previously ruled out a public inquiry concerning failings within Northern Ireland's cervical screening service.
