A report into how disgraced obstetrician Michael Neary treated 62 of his patients may be handed over to the Gardaí, according to the Patient Focus group.

The Minister for Health says a further inquiry is required into the conduct of some medical professionals at our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.

A religious order that once ran a Co Louth hospital where an obstetrician unnecessarily removed the wombs of more than 60 women, today apologised for what happened and backed calls for a full inquiry.

Two women who had their wombs removed by an obstetrician now struck off the medical register told today of the devastation and shock they felt when they found out what had happened.

An obstetrician was struck off the register of medical practitioners tonight following claims by more than 60 women that he unnecessarily removed their wombs.