Increase in Number of Newborn Deaths in Irish Hospitals

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Five times more baby deaths and baby birth-related injuries were reported to the HSE in 2023 compared to 2016, new figures reveal.  Listen here to our Scarlett Griffin O’Sullivan discussing this topic on Galway Talks with John Morley. (28 minutes into audio from 9-10am). Media Links Irish Examiner See also: Mullingar hospital apologises following death […]

Settlement of €1.9m after woman’s death after childbirth approved by Court

Nayyab Tariq Ayaz Ul Hassan

The High Court approved a settlement of €1.9 million plus costs in the case of Nayyab Tariq, who died after childbirth at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar on March 22, 2020. The action was taken by her husband Ayaz Ul Hassan, who was represented by one of our medical negligence solicitors from our Galway office.  He […]