Inquest into cancer patients death in a Galway hospital
The longest running medical inquest in the history of the State was conducted into the death in a Galway Hospital of 43 year old cancer patient Mr Shane Banks. The family of the late Mr Banks was represented by Mr Roger Murray SC, Partner and Head of the Medical Negligence Department with Callan Tansey Solicitors. […]
Delayed Cervical Cancer Diagnosis Case Settled
A woman in her early forties with a terminal cancer diagnosis had her legal action settled in the High Court recently. The mother of four claimed her cervical smear test was negligently misread which lead to a delayed cervical cancer diagnosis. HSE Planned to Fully Contest Case The case opened last Friday when the court […]
State Needs To Do the Right Thing, pleads husband
In a case heard in the High Court yesterday, Fergal Murphy pleaded with the State to “do the right thing” for his 44 year old wife Amanda who is seriously ill. Represented by our David O’ Malley, Mr. Murphy is looking to have his wife Amanda’s case of assessment of damages against the HSE and […]
Inquest into birth of stillborn baby at Drogheda hospital
Pamela Clarke told the inquest into the death of her fourth child Willow, that she cannot understand how a perfectly healthy baby could die in what should have been the safest place. Ms. Clarke delivered her stillborn baby Willow, following induction at 38 weeks, on August 15th, 2018. Ms. Clarke was referred by Cavan General […]
Inquest into death of a young mother at Mayo University Hospital
An inquest into the death of a young mother shortly after childbirth returned a verdict of death by medical misadventure.
Negligence Claim Against Orthopaedic Surgeon To be Re-Tried
The Court of Appeal has directed a retrial of an action alleging a surgeon was negligent in the post-operative care of a man who claimed he developed leg paralysis and severe pain after spinal surgery.
Article on birth injury discussion on Midwest Radio May 21st
The restrictions on fathers attending at maternity hospitals due to Covid-19 restrictions has once again highlighted how the needs and requirements of women while pregnant and giving birth are often overlooked, ignored and unheard.
Family Calls For Improvements in HSE Mental Health Service After Death Of Son
More than ever, people’s mental well-being and issues of mental health are being given the consideration and respect that they deserve.
Did the State Gather Information Without Parents’ Consent?
In the late 1990s and early 2000’s, over a hundred families took legal actions against the State alleging failure to provide appropriate education and supports for their autistic children.
Mother and Baby Homes Survivor Redress in Ireland
The final report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes has been published. The investigation into Mother and Baby Homes began in 2015, with the initial scope of the enquiry to look at 14 homes and a representative sample of 4 County Homes. The resultant report, which runs to almost 3,000 pages, […]