No redress for women injured by implants

The Government has ruled out a redress scheme for women injured after vaginal mesh implants despite such surgeries being stopped and a year passing since a report into cases.

Despite Health Minister Simon Harris receiving recommendations a year ago for guidance on the use of such implants and a care path for injured patients, decisions are still pending. Women have been left in limbo over the horrific impact of the implants on their bodies. Fianna Fáil now wants a full review of cases and any State care involved.