The Health Minister insists it is his intention to roll out HPV testing this year.
It had been due to be introduced in September, but was delayed due to the backlog in the number of smear tests.
The new test is set to be the primary screening method for the prevention of cervical cancer.
Minister Simon Harris says if the country moves to the new testing method, cervical cancer can become extraordinarily rare
Minister For Health Officially Launches GP Out of Hours Service For North Wicklow And South Dublin
The long awaited out of hours GP service for North Wicklow is now up and running after a number of protacted delays.
Cremation Service Takes Place For Man Killed In Paragliding Accident In Wicklow
Rafal Skara, originally from Poland, failed to return to his home in Artane in North Dublin last Saturday evening after he is spent the day paragliding over the Wicklow mountains.
GoFundMe Page Set Up For Missing Wicklow Man On Mount Everest
The family of Seamus Lawless, who's missing on Mount Everest, are appealing for help to fund a search operation.
Under Half Of Litter Fines Arcross Local Authorities Are Being Paid
There are concerns it might cost local authorities more to collect litter fines through the courts than the cost of the actual fine itself.
Boil Water Notice Still In Place For Areas Supplied By Avoca Ballinaclash Public Water Supply
Irish Water and Wicklow County Council say the notice is a precautionary measure following a failure in the treatment process.
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