Government Supports Private Members’ Bill Allowing Compensation for Surviving Symphysiotomy Victims

We have previously written blogs about symphysiotomy and the 1,500 Irish women who were victims of this barbaric procedure between 1944 and 1992.  The Organisation for Survivors of Symphysiotomy, and many TDs have been looking for an amendment to the Statute of Limitations so that survivors of symphysiotomies could seek compensation and damages from the
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Symphysiotomy

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 17th July 2012   Gillian O’Mahony on Symphysiotomy [soundcloud id=’167071752′]   Download Symphysiotomy Notes What is Symphysiotomy? Symphysiotomy was first advocated in 1597. Symphysiotomies became a routine surgical procedure for women experiencing an obstructed labour. They became less frequent in the late 19th century after the risk of maternal death.
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Your Monthly Review – DePuy Deadline, Symphysiotomy, Family Law Courts Reform

In today’s blog I will review the topics we discussed with you over the past few weeks – the DePuy Hip Implant Recall, Symphysiotomy and the proposed reform of our Family Law courts structure. DePuy Hip Implant Recall – Deadline for Lodging Claims With almost two years now we have been updating you on the
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Symphysiotomy – Violation at the most Vulnerable Time in a Woman’s Life

1,500 Irish women were victims of symphysiotomy between 1944 and 1992.  A symphysiotomy is a barbaric procedure where the obstetrician breaks a woman’s pelvis, cutting it into two to facilitate the delivery of her baby.  This procedure was discontinued and replaced by a caesarean operation in the early part of the 20th century in the
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Seek Justice…on Time!

The Statute of Limitations is the length of time a person has to make a claim after an incident that causes damage or harm.  Once the time has passed an action can no longer be brought.  The logic is simple and grounded in common sense principles: after a certain length of time it is impossible
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