Barry warned he is still banned from practicing

A DOCTOR accused of indecently assaulting more than 30 of his female patients has been warned that he continues to be prohibited from practicing medicine despite the ending of criminal proceedings against him.

The Medical Council has written to Cork doctor James Barry, reminding him that he is prevented from practicing by a High Court order obtained by the council in 1995.

The council wrote to Dr Barry, now in his 80s, after he suggested that he may consider returning to private practice.