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
Swimming Ban In Place At Wicklow Harbour
A swimming ban has been put in place in Wicklow Harbour and surrounding beaches because of poor water quality.
The Wicklow Calendar Photo Competition
This year The Wicklow Calendar raised over €10,000 for the Cancer Support Centres throughout Wicklow and The Wicklow Hospice.
Restrictions On DART And Rail Services This Weekend
There’s more disruption for rail and DART commuters in Wicklow and South Dublin this weekend, as Irish Rail continues station upgrade works at Pearse Street Station this weekend
An Bord Pleanála Gives Approval For Arklow Data Centre
An Bord Pleanála has endorsed the county Council’s planning permission for a major new Data centre in Arklow.
EPA To Investigate Odour Complaints At Wicklow Waste Water Treatment Facility
The Environmental Protection Agency says they are going to carry out a site visit of the Wicklow Town Wastewater treatment works and pumping station, following complaints lodged in relation to ongoing foul odours emanating from the works.
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One of Ireland’s most recognisable voices over many decades, Jim O’Neill has done everything from the Pirate stations to RTE2 and Today FM. He know looks after Saturdays from 10 till 2, and Sunday’s from 2 to 6 on East Coast FM, as well as regular f
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