Survivors’ groups criticise redress scheme

Victims of symphysiotomy to receive up to €150k compensation

Survivors’ groups criticise redress scheme
Fri, 07 Nov, 2014 - 00:00
Conall Ó Fá;tharta

The symphysiotomy redress scheme offering maximum compensation of €150,000 has been criticised by survivors and an independent human rights watchdog.

The details were announced by the Department of Health yesterday and allow women who take part in the scheme to receive awards at three levels:

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