Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)

The previous Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, promised action in terms of putting in place an external examiner for symphysiotomies. No matter how many times the Minister, Deputy Harney, was asked about the matter she has not given an answer.

Symphysiotomy was a barbaric practice, especially near the Tánaiste's constituency, even though it was carried out all over the country.

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