‘She spoke truth to power’ - remembering Vicky Phelan

Yesterday we learned of the death of Vicky Phelan, the outspoken campaigner whose own mishandled case led to reform of the cervical cancer detection system and a national conversation about the rights of patients.

Her dedication to truth-telling extended to her family life, with Vicky speaking openly about the difficulties of parenting and relationships while in the grip of a terminal illness.

Simon Carswell and Jen Hogan talk to Aideen Finnegan about Vicky’s incredible story, her formidable honesty and her love for her family.

Vicky Phelan is survived by husband Jim and her two children Amelia and Darragh.