Patients of former obstetrician Michael Neary who had their ovaries removed unnecessarily can apply to be considered under a new redress scheme from today.

WE have been assured the Anglo prom-note deal is an unsinkable “ship” that has left “port” — let’s hope it is not the Titanic leaving Cobh, heading for an iceberg.

The Children’s Rights Alliance has today condemned the Government's decision to abandon the National Carers’ Strategy.