Neary victims expected to get €30m redress

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.

Former patients of the struck-off obstetrician will be awarded compensation under a hardship points system, similar to the scheme for victims of institutional abuse.

Compensation will cover events such as the loss of an ovary to Caesarean hysterectomies and psychological pain, and will vary according to the seriousness.