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Wednesday 17 April, 2013

Mixed response from symphysiotomy survivors to lifting statute of limitations

One group representing survivors has given a guarded welcome to the news, while another is uneasy about the idea.

Oireachtas agenda: Lottery sale, credit records and public petitions

It’s a varied day of business in Leinster House, which has a packed committee schedule today.

Tuesday 16 April, 2013

Government accepts Bill to allow for symphysiotomy compensation

Symphysiotomy was a surgical procedure used in Irish maternity hospitals until 1984. It involved the unnecessary unhinging of the patient’s pelvis during or after child birth.

The Evening Fix…now with added rock ‘n’ roll billboards

Things we learned, loved and shared today…

Oireachtas agenda: Symphysiotomy, WW2 deserters, and new arrivals

The Dáil’s newest member, Helen McEntee, will be formally introduced to the chamber today.

Saturday 13 April, 2013

Adams calls on Labour to leave government in Ard Fheis address

The Sinn Fein leader said that “a real Labour Party” would not be in government with Fine Gael.

Tuesday 9 April, 2013

Symphysiotomy survivors call for statute bar to be set aside

A Bill will be debated in the Dáil next week.

Saturday 6 April, 2013

‘Appalling’, ‘ghastly’ and ‘brutal’ – doctors describe symphysiotomy ordeal

Medical professionals from around the world have come out in support in Ireland’s symphysiotomy survivors. Here’s what they had to say.

Friday 5 April, 2013

The 9 at 9: Friday

Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Friday.

Survivors of Symphysiotomy group to present petition ahead of Dáil decision

Government is due to decide later this month on whether the statute of limitations should be set aside for survivors seeking legal recourse.

Saturday 9 March, 2013

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

Monday 10 December, 2012

From Business ETC RTÉ

New editor named for RTÉ Investigations Unit

Paul Maguire, who won awards for his Prime Time Investigates reports, is to take over new section.

Saturday 24 November, 2012

A history of symphysiotomy: the impact of Catholic ethics on Irish medicine

Extracts from a recent article by Jacqueline Morrissey published in History Ireland.

Thursday 15 November, 2012

Savita tragedy continues to attract international attention

“Ireland Murders Pregnant Indian Dentist.”

Wednesday 14 November, 2012

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Good morning. Here’s nine things to know this morning…

Symphysiotomy survivors gather to recount stories of torture

“Put fifty of us in a room and you’ll get different stories but the same ending. We are all cripples.”

Tuesday 17 July, 2012

Government to consider special law to allow legal claims by symphysiotomy victims

The government will consider a suggestion from Gerry Adams to waive the statute of limitations for victims of the practice.

Wednesday 11 July, 2012

The Evening Fix: Wednesday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

Supreme Court reduces symphysiotomy award to €325,000

Olivia Kearney will receive €325,000 instead of the €450,000 awarded by the High Court in March.

Wednesday 27 June, 2012

Symphysiotomy survivors “repudiate” Walsh report

The 160 women who met last night to discuss the issue said they will not co-operate with phase two of the report.

Tuesday 26 June, 2012

Author of symphysiotomy report “anxious” to meet survivors

Oonagh Walsh, who is seeking consultation on her draft report on symphysiotomy, said that she is “very anxious to meet with survivors”.

Saturday 16 June, 2012

Top readers’ comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the funniest, most thought-provoking and interesting comments you lot made this week. Did you make it in?

Friday 15 June, 2012

‘Unreserved sympathy’ for women who suffered symphysiotomies

The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists described the procedure as an ‘exceptional and rare intervention’.

The 9 at 9: Friday

Nine things you should know this morning…

Wednesday 13 June, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Wednesday

All the day’s main news as well as the bits and pieces that you may have missed….

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Symphysiotomy scandal: Survivors ‘weren’t told’

Powerful testimony at Oireachtas committee today from women who underwent operation – without their knowledge they say.

25 per cent rise in child abuse reports – Women’s Aid

The organisation received over 13,000 calls last year. More than 2,000 of those calls related to direct emotional, physical and sexual abuse of children.

Survivors of symphysiotomy take next step in search for justice

The group of women will discuss their proposed draft bill to amend the statute of limitations in relation to the pelvic operations at an Oireachtas committee hearing today.

Tuesday 12 June, 2012

Draft symphysiotomy report due this week

A report on the carrying out of symphysiotomies on Irish women is due in two days’ time. The government has said it is “committed to dealing with the women sensitively”.

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Nine things you should know this morning…

Sunday 1 April, 2012

The Daily Fix: Sunday

Our nightly round-up of the day’s main news, and the bits-and-pieces you might have missed…

Thursday 15 March, 2012

Dáil hears calls for justice for survivors of symphysiotomy

Symphysiotomy was a practice used during childbirth during the last century before the advent of safe Caesarean sections. However, it was used for longer in Ireland because of Catholic religious and ideological circumstances.

Wednesday 14 March, 2012

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, plus the bits you may have missed along the way…

Dáil to debate symphysiotomy tomorrow

The 18th century practice of unhinging women’s pelvises after childbirth has left many survivors with permanent damage.