Symphysiotomy survivors seek Dáil vote support

A group representing 200 women who suffered a discredited procedure during childbirth has called on the Government to support a private member’s bill in the Dáil next week to facilitate their action against hospitals.

Survivors of Symphysiotomy said the proposed legislation would lift the two-year statute of limitations which is preventing many of their members from seeking compensation in the courts.

The group said similar legislation was introduced in 2000 to allow child sex abuse victims of residential institution take action.