Her Voice Project is taking action against FALSE claims made by a clinician on RTE this week. You can find the full article here:

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0306/1561972-endometriosis-awareness-campaign/

What do we want to achieve?

We want a public apology from Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan for misleading statements about endometriosis training in Ireland, and we want RTÉ to retract and correct the article to accurately reflect the experiences of patients living with endometriosis. This will ensure public statements and reporting reflect the realities of care and the challenges faced by patients in Ireland.

How can it be implemented:

 1. Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan issues a public apology acknowledging that her statement about Ireland’s endometriosis training does not reflect the experiences of many patients and may have caused distress.

 2. RTÉ updates the article with a clear correction or retraction clarifying that the statement is misleading and including context about the delays and challenges faced by patients.

 3. Engage with the endometriosis community and patient advocacy groups to review public messaging on endometriosis, ensuring future statements and reporting are accurate, responsible, and reflect lived experiences.

Why is this demand so important to you and others, and why must action be taken now?

Endometriosis is a chronic, often debilitating condition that affects thousands of people across Ireland. Many patients experience years of delayed diagnosis, limited access to specialist care, and repeated dismissal of their symptoms. When public statements suggest that training and care “meet or exceed international standards,” it misrepresents reality, undermines the struggles of patients, and spreads misinformation to the wider public

This is deeply hurtful to the endometriosis community, as it minimises the very real challenges we face and risks slowing progress in awareness, education, and access to treatment. Immediate action is needed to:

 1. Correct the misinformation so the public, healthcare providers, and policymakers have an accurate understanding of the situation.
 2. Hold those responsible accountable to ensure that statements about patient care are fact-based and respectful.
 3. Show the community that our experiences are seen and valued, reinforcing that change is urgently needed in Ireland’s healthcare system for endometriosis patients.

Taking action now is critical because the longer misinformation remains unchallenged, the more it risks influencing public perception, healthcare policy, and the lived experiences of patients seeking timely diagnosis and care. A timely apology and correction will prevent further harm and help advance real improvements in endometriosis awareness and treatment.