Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Sunday 28 May 2023 Dublin: 12°C

# vicky phelan

Last year
2022
# CervicalCheck
Patient Safety Bill to be amended after TDs raise concerns
The amendment relates to a draft law being fast-tracked in memory of the late campaigner Vicky Phelan.
10.8k
1
Dec 7th 2022, 11:02 PM
# Health
Open disclosure change agreed for Patient Safety Bill
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly got Government approval to introduce an amendment to the text of the Patient Safety Bill at the Report Stage.
9.0k
0
Nov 29th 2022, 9:18 PM
# celebration
'She achieved a better Ireland': Music and memories at Kilkenny service for Vicky Phelan
The celebrated campaigner died earlier this month.
18.0k
5
Nov 27th 2022, 3:10 PM
# celebration
Vicky Phelan to be celebrated at a service in her native Mooncoin later today
The service remembering the late 48-year-old will also be livestreamed.
10.5k
2
Nov 27th 2022, 7:00 AM
# vicky phelan
Vicky Phelan's family invite public to celebration of her life in Co Kilkenny
The service will take place in her native Mooncoin on 27 November.
39.8k
4
Nov 21st 2022, 10:07 PM
# vicky phelan
Private funeral of Vicky Phelan has taken place in Co Clare
Vicky Phelan died in the early hours of Monday morning.
39.1k
14
Nov 18th 2022, 5:19 PM
# tributes
The Late Late show will pay tribute to Vicky Phelan during Friday night's programme
Vicky Phelan died in the early hours of Monday morning.
16.2k
12
Nov 16th 2022, 9:41 PM
# vicky phelan
TDs pay tribute in the Dáil to 'fearless' Vicky Phelan
The CervicalCheck campaigner died yesterday.
9.4k
4
Nov 15th 2022, 3:56 PM
# Dying with dignity
Dying with Dignity bill needs more 'teasing out', says Taoiseach
The Dying with Dignity Bill was tabled by People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny.
9.8k
19
Nov 15th 2022, 2:06 PM
# RIP
Family pay tribute to Vicky Phelan: 'Her passing will leave a void in our lives'
The 48-year-old cervical cancer campaigner died in the early hours of this morning.
46.3k
32
Updated
Nov 14th 2022, 10:45 PM
# tributes
Book of condolences for Vicky Phelan opened in Limerick
Cllr Daniel Butler, who presented Vicky Phelan with the freedom of the city nine months ago, called her a ‘national hero.’
10.8k
6
Nov 14th 2022, 4:07 PM
# vicky phelan
Vicky Phelan: A tenacious, adored campaigner who strengthened the voice of women in Ireland
“Every woman needs a voice that will help them challenge the system,” Phelan once wrote.
26.3k
9
Nov 14th 2022, 11:48 AM
# tributes
Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has died
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said she was “a woman of extraordinary courage and integrity”.
Vicky died in the early hours of this morning in Limerick, surrounded by her family
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said she was "a woman of extraordinary courage and integrity"
President Michael D Higgins said the campaigner "made an enormous contribution to Irish society"
Family pay tribute to Vicky Phelan: 'Her passing will leave a void in our lives'
Vicky Phelan: A tenacious, adored campaigner who strengthened the voice of women in Ireland
114k
117
Nov 14th 2022, 10:35 AM
# vmdiff
'Cinematic' documentary showcases Vicky Phelan's strength and battles
Directed by Sasha King, the film has been nominated for a Human Rights on Film Award at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.
24.5k
4
Feb 22nd 2022, 8:00 PM
# cervical check
'I had to use my voice': Vicky Phelan awarded the Freedom of Limerick
The campaigner is being honoured for her work highlighting the CervicalCheck controversy.
44.9k
15
Updated
Feb 3rd 2022, 7:18 PM
# climb with charlie
'I have found peace': Charlie Bird launches charity Croagh Patrick climb
The veteran broadcaster, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, said the support of the public “has lifted me like nothing else”.
37.7k
13
Jan 8th 2022, 10:13 AM
# vicky phelan
Political system has 'dragged its heels' on right to die debate, says Sinn Féin's McDonald
Campaigners, including Vicky Phelan, have called on Government to introduce laws to allow for medically assisted death.
30.4k
53
Jan 2nd 2022, 11:56 AM
All time
# Award
Campaigner Vicky Phelan to be awarded the Freedom of Limerick
A special meeting of Limerick City and County Council today saw unanimous agreement with the Mayor’s nomination.
17.5k
15
Dec 21st 2021, 4:07 PM
# vicky phelan
'I'd rather my children have memories with me and if I go sooner, so be it' - Vicky Phelan
Phelan announced last week that she is stopping chemotherapy to focus on enjoying Christmas with her family.
88.2k
41
Nov 20th 2021, 8:04 AM
# vicky phelan
Vicky Phelan says she has stopped chemo with aim to 'spend Christmas with my kids'
Phelan said she is now receiving medication to treat her “symptoms”.
76.9k
50
Nov 12th 2021, 8:15 PM
# Cancer
Vicky Phelan returns to Ireland for palliative care after new tumours end US treatment
The mother-of-two said she hopes chemotherapy will keep her alive ‘until Christmas at least’.
152k
47
Oct 3rd 2021, 4:29 PM
# CervicalCheck
Vicky Phelan to return to Ireland after six months of treatment in the US and 'relentless' side effects
Last November, Ms Phelan disclosed that she has developed a new tumour for the first time in over two years.
71.8k
30
Jul 4th 2021, 8:12 PM
# Social Media
'Make sure you have strong passwords' Vicky Phelan urges, after her Instagram account is hacked
The mother-of-two flew to the US last month for further treatment for cancer.
35.9k
19
Feb 11th 2021, 8:11 AM
# heroes aid
Portrait of Vicky Phelan raises over €45,000 for healthcare workers
A family friend of Ms Phelan’s bought the portrait for it to go on display in her hometown.
37.0k
5
Feb 4th 2021, 4:38 PM
# Late Late Show
Vicky Phelan to travel to US for six-month-long clinical trial
Ms Phelan will travel to Maryland on Sunday.
61.0k
49
Jan 9th 2021, 12:22 AM
# Noirin Russell
CervicalCheck director urges women to trust screening service after 'tough couple of years'
Noirin Russell acknowledged that trust in the system had been eroded.
7.1k
7
Dec 10th 2020, 2:22 PM
# CervicalCheck Tribunal
CervicalCheck support group end talks with government as tribunal remains unchanged
221+ wrote to the Health Minister today to end the discussion, saying that they were “frustrated” with the response they received.
18.9k
13
Nov 20th 2020, 7:08 PM
# 221 Plus group
CervicalCheck support group tells government 'time is up' to discuss proposed tribunal
The 221+ group wrote to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly today.
17.8k
22
Nov 18th 2020, 10:47 PM
# CervicalCheck Tribunal
'I knew this day would come': Vicky Phelan reveals her cancer has progressed
Phelan said her cancer is growing back slowly in addition to a new tumour in her lung.
82.6k
23
Nov 2nd 2020, 9:54 PM
# CervicalCheck
Vicky Phelan feels 'betrayed' after Department orders establishment of CervicalCheck Tribunal
The Department confirmed that an order establishing a tribunal had been signed and said “this could not be reversed”.
38.5k
30
Oct 28th 2020, 7:57 AM
# 221+ group
'Like a slap in the face': Vicky Phelan says women's concerns over CervicalCheck Tribunal have been ignored
Phelan said when it emerged the Tribunal would be set up within the next seven days, “it felt like a slap in the face”.
21.8k
23
Oct 22nd 2020, 9:45 AM
# Dying with dignity
'I think Ireland is ready for this': Campaigners welcome result of Dáil vote on assisted dying legislation
The Dying with Dignity Bill passed to committee stage last night.
40.0k
63
Oct 8th 2020, 6:01 PM
# Dying with dignity
'What I am asking is to be given a choice': Vicky Phelan urges politicians to support Dying with Dignity Bill
The Dying with Dignity Bill will be introduced in the Dáil tomorrow.
33.1k
40
Sep 14th 2020, 3:34 PM
# 221+ group
CervicalCheck campaigners welcome health minister's promises on steering group
Campaigners and advocates met with Stephen Donnelly yesterday.
12.1k
9
Sep 3rd 2020, 8:39 PM
# assurances
Government pledges to improve cervical screening programme
Leo Varadkar said the Government will put forward patient safety legislation in the Dail.
14.5k
32
Jul 26th 2020, 5:10 PM
# CervicalCheck
'She was a gentle soul who loved the simple things': Vicky Phelan on the late Ruth Morrissey
CervicalCheck campaigner Lorraine Walsh said Morrissey’s death marked “a very sad day” for the women of Ireland.
16.4k
14
Updated
Jul 20th 2020, 11:04 AM
# cervical check
Vicky Phelan backs Lorraine Walsh's decision to quit CervicalCheck committee
“I share Lorraine’s concerns about the RCOG review process,” Phelan said.
15.4k
10
Dec 5th 2019, 9:29 AM
# Euthanasia
3 in 5 people in Ireland support the legalisation of euthanasia
Vicky Phelan has told the Irish Mail on Sunday that she is in favour of euthanasia.
22.7k
77
Dec 1st 2019, 5:04 PM
# CervicalCheck
'A lack of respect': Vicky Phelan hits out at TDs who didn't attend formal Dáil apology
Speaking to RTÉ Radio One today, Phelan said she was “annoyed” that the apology was delayed.
38.8k
56
Oct 23rd 2019, 4:31 PM
# CervicalCheck
Taoiseach to deliver State apology to women affected by CervicalCheck scandal
Today Dr Gabriel Scally said some women had been “treated appallingly”.
9.2k
16
Oct 22nd 2019, 9:09 AM
1
2
3
Next Articles