AN insurance body is refusing to pay compensation to around 100 women who say that their wombs were unnecessarily removed.

WOMEN who claimed they had their wombs removed unnecessarily are to boycott the State inquiry, claming it will be a whitewash.

THE State inquiry into Dr Michael Neary — who was struck off the medical register for needlessly removing the wombs of 10 women — should be extended to include women whose ovaries were removed and women whose babies died shortly after birth.

A DISGRACED obstetrician faces claims for damages from more than 100 women after a High Court ruling yesterday.

EIGHTY women suing obstetricians for negligence could be left without any compensation unless the State picks up the multi-million euro tab for these doctors’ liabilities.

A GROUP representing up to 60 women, who claim their wombs were removed by a Louth-based doctor without consent, have called for a tribunal of inquiry to be established.

THOUSANDS of people will be unable to afford private health insurance after the latest VHI price hike, a group representing the elderly said yesterday.

FAMILIES will be priced out of private healthcare by the latest dramatic rise in VHI fees, placing greater pressure on the public health service, it was claimed last night.