The Survivors of Symphysiotomy (SoS) group are demanding a better redress scheme from the Health Minister, Leo Varadkar.

Members attended a meeting with Mr Varadkar this afternoon and told him the Murphy scheme - as laid out in July - is fundamentally flawed.

They unanimously rejected that offer which was also found to be defective by the United Nations.

The group is calling for an admission of wrongdoing, saying the State must admit these operations should not have happened.

Speaking after today's meeting, SoS chairperson Marie O'Connor said "We told the Minister today that the redress scheme as laid out last July is fundamentally flawed. We are looking for a better deal for Survivors of Symphysiotomy."

"An admission of wrongdoing is fundamental. Truth is the first prerequisite to any resolution. The State must now admit that these operations should never have been performed."

"Protection of women's legal rights is also key. Women cannot be required to sign away their legal and constitutional rights as a condition of entry to any scheme. The UN recommended judicial oversight of the scheme. A statutory right of appeal to the courts is needed," she added.