A DIY home smear test has been designed for women

Women may soon be able to self-administer a smear test at home.

It comes as a new report forecasts Ireland is on track to eliminate cervical cancer within 15 years.

Marking the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, the HSE report says a DIY home test has been designed for women who are too embarrassed or busy to make the trip to their GP.

While cervical screening is not a test for cancer, it can help prevent the disease by detecting cell changes before they become dangerous.

Self-sampling has already been introduced in other countries.