Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As that was a clinical case, I had virtually no involvement with it. As is the case with any patient and doctor, what happens between the patient and the doctor is not something politicians have much involvement with.

With regard to symphisiotomy, I had not heard the allegation. I am interested to have any information on it, but I should clarify that symphisiotomy is not a crime in Ireland and is still performed in some countries. There have been cases in Canada and Massachusetts and in Africa. I doubt it was carried out unless someone refused a Caesarian section or was at the point of obstructed labour. I find it hard to believe, but I would be interested in hearing any information the Deputy has on it.