The Medical Council is vowing to vigorously defend itself in High Court proceedings being brought by two of the obstetricians recently censured over the Dr Michael Neary scandal.

FOR the first time in their never-ending nightmare, the victims of rogue doctor Michael Neary can finally see a glimmer of light at the end of what has been a very dark tunnel.

PATIENTS of disgraced former obstetrician Dr Michael Neary are in legal limbo over a decision by the British-based Medical Defence Union (MDU) to cease insuring him for medical negligence cases taken against him after 2003.

Health Minister Micheál Martin is expected to announce the establishment of an inquiry into the Dr Michael Neary affair later today.