John Gormley
Ceist:335 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will investigate the claims made in a recent newspaper article (details supplied) with regard to operations carried out on women in the 1950s; the number of operations carried out; the complications which resulted as a consequence; his views on whether those who suffered from this unnecessary intervention should be compensated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11892/01]