Louth woman allowed to bring symphysiotomy case to court
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Co Louth woman who was subjected to symphysiotomy during childbirth in 1969 to bring an action for medical negligence.
Olivia Kearney of Rosses Hollow, Milestown, Castlebellingham was just 18 when the controversial procedure was carried out at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
