Increase in Number of Newborn Deaths in Irish Hospitals
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 […]
Mullingar hospital apologises following death of baby girl after birth
Our Niamh Ni Mhurchu represented the family today at the inquest into the death of their baby girl, Rú, who died at the Coombe Hospital, Dublin in June 2020, three days after she was delivered by an emergency caesarean section at the hospital in Mullingar. ‘There were “missed opportunities” to prevent the death of an […]
Widower settles action over delay in diagnosing late wife’s cancer
Our Niamh Ni Mhurchu settled a case taken by Mr. Paul Gilroy following the tragic passing of his wife, Mrs. Mary Gilroy. Mr Paul Gilroy sued the Health Service Executive and two general practitioners, the case was settled following mediation. Media Links Irish Times
Review into Baby & Maternal Deaths
The HSE has announced that a review into baby and maternal deaths covering the years 2021 – 2023 is scheduled to commence later this year. It is anticipated that the time period for the review will be extended. The terms of reference are awaited. This is a welcome opportunity to review maternal patient care which […]
Inquest into the death of the late Linda Connell
Our Niamh Ní Mhurchú recently represented the family of the late Linda Connell at an inquest into her death. Ms. Connell, a 41 year old mother of one was from Trim, Co. Meath. Admitted for Routine Surgery Ms. Connell was admitted to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Navan for a planned laparoscopic […]
Women’s Health: The Cervical Scandal and the Fight for Mandatory Open Disclosure
We should never have heard of Vicky Phelan or Ruth Morrissey or any of the other women affected by the cervical cancer scandal. At least not for being young women and mothers and terminally ill with cervical cancer. Because a system that was supposed to protect them let them down very badly. Their bravery and […]
Why Listening To New Mothers Birth Experience Is So Important
Niamh Ní Mhurchú is Joint Managing Partner at Callan Tansey Solicitors, an experienced Medical Neglignece specialist and a mother of four children. Here she discusses the importance of listening to new mothers, hearing about their birth experience, and learning from their stories to help improve outcomes. In my work as a Medical Negligence solicitor I […]
Inquest Into Woman’s Death Due To Penicillin Allergy
An inquest was held into the death of Mrs. Patricia Bewick at Tralee Circuit Court on July 14th 2022. Mrs. Bewick, from Tarbert, Co. Kerry was a much loved mother and grandmother who had a penicillin allergy. She died in University Hospital Kerry on the July 17th 2019, shortly after taking penicillin prescribed at her […]
International Women’s Day 2021
To mark International Women’s Day, Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP held a virtual lunchtime event.
The Law Society Access Programme
The United Nations has declared Saturday February 20th, World Day of Social Justice. Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social right and opportunities. This international day recognises the need to promote social justice.