Hospital apologises over woman’s misreported smear tests
Our Niamh Ni Mhúrchú represented the Fitzpatrick family in this tragic case. Portiuncula University Hospital has apologised to the family of a woman who died from cervical cancer and acknowledged that there was a missed opportunity to diagnose her illness earlier, which ultimately led to her death. Maria Fitzpatrick, 38, of Collinstown in Co Westmeath, […]
All you need to know about medical negligence law – podcast with Callan Tansey
Our own Niamh Ní Mhurchu was on the North West Today show on Ocean FM, giving an overview of Medical Negligence law in Ireland. Niamh also discussed our upcoming Pathways to Progress Medico-Legal Conference taking place on Sept 26th. Callan Tansey Solicitors’ award-winning medical negligence team is known for helping clients achieve successful outcomes in […]
High Court Approves €1.9 Million Settlement for Teen Injured at Birth in Portlaoise Hospital
Our medical negligence solicitors at Callan Tansey have secured a €1.9 million settlement on behalf of our client, Dillon Brennan, a 16-year-old boy who suffered severe birth injuries following a delayed Caesarean section at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in 2009. Case Summary: Injury Type: Birth injury due to delayed emergency Caesarean Legal Issue: Alleged medical negligence and […]
CHI apologises for delay in diagnosing liver cancer in toddler, who later died
Girl’s family claims there was a gross delay in the diagnosis of liver cancer, resulting in a consequent delay in the commencement of treatment and reduction in treatment options Children’s Health Ireland has unreservedly apologised for a delay in diagnosing childhood liver cancer in a little girl, who later died. Eveen Sheehy was only two […]
Update into Review of Maternity and Neonatal Care in Portiuncula University Hospital
Five external reviews into maternity care at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, have been completed. A total of 34 recommendations were made which fall under the following themes: Clinical Care Multi-Disciplinary Team Communication Multi-Disciplinary Staff Training Communication with Women and Partner Post Adverse Event Environmental/Infrastructure Factors At least 7 more external review reports are […]
Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP Sweeps Multiple Awards at the Irish Law Awards 2025!
We are thrilled to announce that Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP was honoured with three prestigious awards at the LEAP Irish Law Awards 2025 held on Friday, June 6th at the Gala awards Ceremony in Dublin attended by 500 colleagues. Civil Litigation Law Firm of the Year – Overall Winner Personal Injury Law Firm/Medical Negligence Law Firm […]
Another Review into Maternity Services in Portiuncula University Hospital
The Health Service Executive have announced a new external review into the care of a woman at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe, following the death of her baby. This brings the total number of reviews to 10 into the maternity and neonatal services at the hospital. Previous investigations were conducted between 2008 and 2014, and […]
CHI Hip Surgeries Article
Kyle Flynn, Solicitor in our Medical Negligence Department, discusses the recent news surrounding the hip surgery scandal in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) Hospitals.
Two New Practice Directions Coming Into Force on 28 April 2025 in Clinical Negligence Proceedings.
The new practice directions seek to achieve earlier resolution of cases as well as ensuring cases receive focused attention and enhanced case management by experienced Judges.
Update on Nervous Shock
Nervous Shock and Medical Negligence – Germaine v Day Much discussion has arisen following last year’s High Court decision in the case of Germaine -v- Day (1) regarding the duty of care owed by healthcare providers to the relatives of patients. Our Sorcha King looks at what implications, if any, the Germaine case had. […]