A hospital doctor who has been accused of raping a 61-year-old woman has left the country, the Irish Independent has learned.
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Gardaí in Tralee in Co Kerry have confirmed they are investigating the allegation that the woman was raped at the private Bon Secours Hospital earlier this month.
The doctor is accused of raping the woman when she was changing into her clothes after having a scan.
The doctor, who is from abroad, was employed on a temporary basis by the hospital.
The alleged rape happened after the woman gave him a tip.
Garda sources said the doctor, who was involved in diagnostics, denied the allegation but has left the country since the middle of last week.
Following the allegation, it is understood the doctor was suspended and he has now resigned.
The married doctor was doing locum duty at the busy hospital.
A spokesman for the hospital last night declined to comment.
The victim made an initial complaint before going to Cork University Hospital that evening to undergo a specialist medical examination.
