Former patients of Neary may be considered for redress scheme

Patients of former obstetrician Michael Neary who had their ovaries removed unnecessarily can apply to be considered under a new redress scheme from today.

The scheme is for women excluded from the original Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme on age grounds.

It follows a six-year campaign by the Patient Focus advocacy group on behalf of around 35 women who had both ovaries or a single functioning ovary removed when they were aged 40 or over.