Symphysiotomy Reports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Questions (765)

Clare Daly

Question:

765. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if the operation of symphysiotomy was carried out at St Luke's Hospital, County Kilkenny, in 2013; if so, under what circumstances, including whether patient consent was obtained; and if his Department and-or the Health Service Executive and-or the Health Information and Quality Authority are investigating the matter. [41939/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

My officials have checked with management in St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny, who confirmed that no surgical symphysiotomy took place in the Hospital in 2013. The Deputy may be referring to reports about a court case which took place last year, relating to a procedure which took place in the 80s.