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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Brutal surgery of symphysiotomy was inflicted on Irish women

The former Minister for Health, Mary Harney, stated in the Dáil on Feb 23, 2010, that she has “ruled out an inquiry into symphysiotomy surgical operations”.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2012

Calls for Harney to quit over failure to set up inquiry

SURVIVORS of a procedure where the pelvis of women in labour was split in two have demanded the resignation of Health Minister Mary Harney over her failure to establish an inquiry.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2010

Liverpool fans call on bank to cut funds to owners

Liverpool fans’ group the Spirit of Shankly want the Royal Bank of Scotland to stop financing the club’s American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2008

Symphysiotomy group to meet Minister

The Survivors of Symphysiotomy organisation has accepted an invitation to talks with Health Minister Micheál Martin.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2003

Gynaecological procedure defended

A CONSULTANT at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin has called for an end to “inaccurate and irresponsible” information about certain gynaecological operations which were carried out in this country.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2003