Hospital apologises to Leitrim boy for failures in care during birth
A hospital has apologised to the family of a 6 year old Co Leitrim boy for failures in care during his birth. Lucas Walker of Carrick-on-Shannon suffered a brain injury during his birth at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe in 2014. He had, through his mother, sued the HSE over…
State loses Supreme Court appeal in Sligo soldier case
The State has lost its appeal against a High Court decision that a former soldier from County Sligo should be awarded damages for a failure to diagnose and treat him for psychological injuries. Victor Murtagh from Ballymote sustained post-traumatic stress while in the Lebanon more than 30 years ago. He…
Sligo solicitor says new Maternity Service Standards need immediate implementation
A medical negligence solicitor in Sligo says the new Standards for Maternity Services need to be implemented properly. Damien Tansey also says he hopes hospitals will implement the new standards as soon as possible to allay fears that have developed in recent years. The National Standards for Safer Better…