Almost third of symphysiotomy claims unfounded, report says
Many applicants for pubic joint procedure redress scheme lacked evidence, says judge
Minister to push for law on medical negligence
Bereaved families say criminal sanctions should be available in the worst cases
2015 in review: Hiqa, Portlaoise and the Medical Council
Leo Varadkar’s reforms after the Hiqa report into Portlaoise are coming late in the day
Hospital records found ‘strewn across road’ in Drogheda
Files containing patient data found near bin outside Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
HSE using ‘all its power’ to stop hospital report
Patient Focus group attacks HSE over delays saying report represents its ‘dirty laundry’
More than 360 apply for symphysiotomy redress scheme
Women who qualify will receive a payment of €50,000, €100,000 or €150,000
Symphysiotomy survivors reject Government redress scheme
Patient Focus spokesman says it is a good scheme for women who do not want to go to court and just want to take the money and enjoy it
Women to get up to €150,000 under symphysiotomy sceheme
Retired judge says she wants to make sure women get money quickly and easily
Hazel O’Kelly, who took action against the HSE, tells of her father’s final days
The 61-year-old Patrick O’Kelly died in 2005 after being admitted to Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick with suspected stroke
HSE apologises over deaths of babies in Portlaoise
Health body admits ‘unacceptable delays in completing reports, communicating with families and acting on recommendations’
Redress scheme opens for women who had ovaries removed
Some 35 women expected to receive compensation of up to €100,000
Symphysiotomy survivors seeking €450k damages
Group calls on Government to pass legislation to allow affected women to seek legal redress
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