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”.

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.

MORE than 120 women who had their wombs unnecessarily removed by Drogheda gynaecologist Dr Michael Neary are expected to get up to €30 million in compensation under a redress scheme.

THE State faces a €40 million payout for the malpractice of disgraced obstetrician Michael Neary after committing to a redress scheme for his victims.

PRESSURE has increased on the Government to compensate victims of Dr Michael Neary.