Women to refuse to attend second inquiry into womb removal

WOMEN who had their wombs removed by a Drogheda obstetrician will refuse to go before a second Medical Council inquiry into alleged misconduct, it emerged yesterday.

Dr Michael Neary was found guilty of professional misconduct for removing the wombs of 10 patients by the Medical Council last month. He was also struck off the medical register.

Now the Medical Council has confirmed it may be legally obliged to hold a second inquiry into complaints from six other women against Dr Neary. Notice of inquiry into these cases was given on December 2001.