Women who had wombs removed unnecessarily to share €30m

THE 129 women who had their wombs unnecessarily removed by Drogheda gynaecologist Michael Neary are to share €30 million in compensation, it was confirmed last night.

Former patients of the struck-off obstetrician will be awarded compensation depending on factors like their age and whether they had children before the surgery.

Payouts will range from €60,000 to €380,000 as recompense for wrongs like the loss of an ovary, Caesarean hysterectomies and psychological pain.