The figures relate to the number of women affected by an IT glitch at a US lab dealing with CervicalCheck tests.
The Leader of Aontú says Simon Harris used appalling language when he described as 'good news' just 52 women tested positive for HPV who were impacted by the latest controversy.
Deputy Peadar Tóibín says the Minister's comments were ridiculous.
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