Menu
12/12/2008
Inquiry Into Tragic Mum's Death Opens
As the inquest into the death of a new mother in hospital gets underway today, another family is coming to terms with the official settlement of damages after their baby girl died on birth in a different hospital.
The official inquest into the tragic death of Tania McCabe and one of her newborn twin sons is due to open in Ardee in Co Louth this morning.
The 34-year-old died after giving birth at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda in March 2007.
One of her twins died shortly after birth.
Her death sparked a Health Service Executive (HSE) inquiry and a subsequent report made 27 recommendations aimed at improving maternity services at the hospital.
The inquest follows a separate, unconnected case in the High Court yesterday which awarded the parents of a baby girl who died on birth at Sligo General Hospital €100,000 in compensation.
The parents of Emma Gilmartin - who died at birth on July 2nd 2005 - sued the HSE for personal injuries due to nervous shock arising from Emma's death.
The action was brought against the HSE after the baby girl was born dead due to an alleged delay in her delivery - about which no defence was filed.
Dr John O Mahony SC told the Court that the delay in delivery was due to the Hospitals failure to properly monitor the baby's heart rate.
Ms Gilmartin was admitted to Sligo General on July 2nd after going into labour, it was alleged that the hospital commenced a heart rate monitor but failed to recognise the specific trace which monitors foetal heart rate and contractions, was abnormal.
It was also claimed that proper monitoring could have resulted in the decision that the baby was delivered by caesarean section up to three hours prior to the actual delivery.
It was alleged that the hospital wrongly allowed the labour to continue and had the decision been taken earlier it was more than likely that Emma would have survived.
The parents claimed that it was entirely unacceptable that the delivery took 25 minutes when it was alleged that most competent obstetricians would complete the procedure in five minutes.
Justice John Quirke expressed his sympathy to the parents and awarded the €100,00 in compensation.
(BMcC)
The official inquest into the tragic death of Tania McCabe and one of her newborn twin sons is due to open in Ardee in Co Louth this morning.
The 34-year-old died after giving birth at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda in March 2007.
One of her twins died shortly after birth.
Her death sparked a Health Service Executive (HSE) inquiry and a subsequent report made 27 recommendations aimed at improving maternity services at the hospital.
The inquest follows a separate, unconnected case in the High Court yesterday which awarded the parents of a baby girl who died on birth at Sligo General Hospital €100,000 in compensation.
The parents of Emma Gilmartin - who died at birth on July 2nd 2005 - sued the HSE for personal injuries due to nervous shock arising from Emma's death.
The action was brought against the HSE after the baby girl was born dead due to an alleged delay in her delivery - about which no defence was filed.
Dr John O Mahony SC told the Court that the delay in delivery was due to the Hospitals failure to properly monitor the baby's heart rate.
Ms Gilmartin was admitted to Sligo General on July 2nd after going into labour, it was alleged that the hospital commenced a heart rate monitor but failed to recognise the specific trace which monitors foetal heart rate and contractions, was abnormal.
It was also claimed that proper monitoring could have resulted in the decision that the baby was delivered by caesarean section up to three hours prior to the actual delivery.
It was alleged that the hospital wrongly allowed the labour to continue and had the decision been taken earlier it was more than likely that Emma would have survived.
The parents claimed that it was entirely unacceptable that the delivery took 25 minutes when it was alleged that most competent obstetricians would complete the procedure in five minutes.
Justice John Quirke expressed his sympathy to the parents and awarded the €100,00 in compensation.
(BMcC)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 June 2013
Protection Of Life During Pregnancy Bill Published
The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill has been published by the government following approval by the Cabinet. Several significant changes have been made to the outline of the Bill, which was published in April. The Minister for Health will be given the power to stop suspended an institution if deemed to be operating the Act inappropriately.
Protection Of Life During Pregnancy Bill Published
The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill has been published by the government following approval by the Cabinet. Several significant changes have been made to the outline of the Bill, which was published in April. The Minister for Health will be given the power to stop suspended an institution if deemed to be operating the Act inappropriately.
12 October 2015
Pensioner Dies In Co Monaghan Road Crash
A pensioner has died following a road collision in Co Monaghan. The two-vehicle incident occurred on the R188, Monaghan to Cootehill road, at Stranooden on Saturday. A passenger in one of the cars, a female aged in her 80s, was taken by ambulance to Cavan General Hospital, however she was later pronounced dead.
Pensioner Dies In Co Monaghan Road Crash
A pensioner has died following a road collision in Co Monaghan. The two-vehicle incident occurred on the R188, Monaghan to Cootehill road, at Stranooden on Saturday. A passenger in one of the cars, a female aged in her 80s, was taken by ambulance to Cavan General Hospital, however she was later pronounced dead.
01 July 2013
Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on Thursday. The female who was driving the car is currently being treated at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on Thursday. The female who was driving the car is currently being treated at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
09 August 2016
Investigations Launched Into Workplace Death In Co Cork
Two independent investigations have been launched following the death of a 59-year-old man in a workplace accident. The man died following an incident on a building site in Midleton, Co Cork, at approximately 12:49pm on Monday, 08 August, at St Coleman's Community College.
Investigations Launched Into Workplace Death In Co Cork
Two independent investigations have been launched following the death of a 59-year-old man in a workplace accident. The man died following an incident on a building site in Midleton, Co Cork, at approximately 12:49pm on Monday, 08 August, at St Coleman's Community College.
19 August 2014
Woman, 82, Dies In Road Accident
An 82-year-old woman has died following a road accident in Donegal. The crash occurred at around 3.50pm on Monday (18 August) at The Ross in Bundoran. Gardaí have said a car collided with a fence in the incident. The woman was transferred to Sligo Hospital but later died from her injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí.
Woman, 82, Dies In Road Accident
An 82-year-old woman has died following a road accident in Donegal. The crash occurred at around 3.50pm on Monday (18 August) at The Ross in Bundoran. Gardaí have said a car collided with a fence in the incident. The woman was transferred to Sligo Hospital but later died from her injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
