The Purpose of an Inquest
Learning of the death of a loved one is a harrowing experience for families. As a matter of Law an Inquest must be held where a death is or may be due to unnatural causes
Family of woman who died after she stopped eating and drinking hope inquest ‘will save lives into the future’
Our Roger Murray represented the family of Ashling Fitzgerald at a recent inquest into her death. The family said they hoped that her story would help highlight “how difficult it is for mental health patients and their families to access care”. Media Links Irish Mirror Irish Independent Photo credit: Collins Photo Agency
Simple Procedure May Have Saved Girls Life, Inquest Was Told Today
A verdict of medical misadventure has been recorded at an inquest handled by our Roger Murray SC which heard of a fatal delay by a hospital in treating a young girl with a known brain condition who had suffered severe headaches for several hours and was “screaming in pain”. The Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has […]
Making a Medical Negligence Claim in Ireland
Everyone interacts with doctors and medical professionals during their lifetime. International Studies show between 10%-12% of patients will experience avoidable adverse outcomes arising from their health treatment. Yet the same studies show that only 1% of those people who have adverse outcomes consult a lawyer to take a medical negligence case. Roger Murray SC, Head […]
Galway hospital apologises after young father’s death following surgery
Our Roger Murray SC represented the family of Shane Banks, in Ireland’s longest running inquest last year, and again in the High Court this week. Mr. Banks died in June 2019, following surgery for treatable lung cancer at University Hospital Galway. A 43 year old lecturer in business at Sligo Insitiute of Technology, Mr. Banks […]
Inquest into death of retired teacher Declan Sweeney
The family of the late Declan Sweeney, from left, his wife Noleen, son Ronan and daughters Sonia and Michelle. Photo: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin Our Roger Murray SC recently represented the family of the late Declan Sweeney at an inquest into his death. Mr. Sweeney (78), from Newbridge, Co. Kildare was a retired vice-principal […]
Woman who had cyst on her brain receives €3 Million Settlement
Our Roger Murray SC represents a woman who, through her sister, sued the HSE claiming a cyst on her brain was not diagnosed for over two years. Her High Court action was settled with an interim payment of €3 million. The 30 year old woman, who cannot be identified by order of the court, needs […]
What Happens At An Inquest?
An inquest is an official enquiry, held in public and led by a Coroner (sometimes held with a jury) to enquire into the cause of a sudden, unexplained or violent death. In the case of some deaths an inquest is legally required.
HSE Apologises to parents after death of newborn baby
Almost five years after the death of newborn baby Danny Ryan, the HSE has apologised to his parents, Brenda and Michael. An inquest in June 2019 heard the cause of Danny’s death was severe brain damage due to lack of oxygen. The case, which was before the Court for ruling on the statutory award for […]
Medical Inquests: A New Book
Two of the Partners in the Callan Tansey Solicitors Medical Negligence Department, Roger Murray and David O’Malley, recently published a book “Medical Inquests” . The book deals extensively with Coroner’s Court and practice and procedure at inquests. It also co-written by award winning author and barrister Doireann O’Mahony. The authors have considerable experience of, and […]