Mason Hayes & Curran LLP | Ireland | 6 Feb 2024
The importance of having expert medical opinion supporting allegations in medical negligence proceedings was emphasised in the recent decision in…
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP | Ireland | 14 Dec 2023
During 2023 there was a significant number of applications before the court seeking to dismiss medical negligence claims on grounds of delay. We…
Lavelle Partners LLP | Ireland | 21 Nov 2023
In August 2023, Children’s Health Ireland issued a report outlining findings from two reviews conducted into Spina Bifida patients at Temple Street…
Lavelle Partners LLP | Ireland | 3 Oct 2023
Children’s Health Ireland (“CHI”) issued a report on 8th August 2023, outlining findings and recommendations from two formal reviews - both internal…
Lavelle Partners LLP | Ireland | 18 Sep 2023
It has been reported by the HSE that, following an internal examination, nineteen children suffered serious complications after spinal surgery in…
Lavelle Partners LLP | Ireland | 31 Aug 2023
Following last week’s announcement that an external review is to be conducted into the cases of subgaleal haemorrhages suffered by newborn babies at…
Lavelle Partners LLP | Ireland | 24 Aug 2023
It has been reported today by the Irish Independent, 24 August 2023, that University Hospital Galway (“UHG”) has launched a review after newborn…
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP | Ireland | 17 Jul 2023
The High Court decided against Catriona Crumlish, who alleged Letterkenny University Hospital (the Hospital) delayed in diagnosing her breast cancer…
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP | Ireland | 22 Jun 2023
Recent prosecutions by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have highlighted the importance of taking measures to protect employees and others in…