Dianne Willmore, who passed from mesothelioma in 2009, won a landmark £240,000 case, holding Knowsley Borough Council liable for her asbestos exposure during school. Her case prompted legal and financial ramifications for local authorities nationwide, leading to increased awareness and changes in asbestos-related negligence proceedings.
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Gardaí.
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The official report on the issue has yet to be finalised. A review commenced last April and has examined the files of over 1,500 patients. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, will be briefed on the review’s findings when it concludes. It is feared that some patients may have suffered significant health problems and a significant number of lawsuits are expected.
Coleman Legal is representing more than 60 of those affected, some of whom have already issued proceedings. The firm has written to the HSE and Mr Donnelly to raise concerns regarding the review process, saying that meetings with HSE staff revealed that many patients’ records had gone missing. These records included details of patients’ appointments and other key information regarding their care.
Keith Rolls, a partner in Coleman Legal, has said that “predominant concern is the extent to which medical records relating to the treatment afforded to our clients are missing. The absence of complete records, for whatever reason, has simply added to the failures and the confusion and hurt for our clients and their families. These patients are extremely vulnerable individuals and have presented to the HSE team to receive the care they undoubtedly need. Sadly, this has not happened to date.”
Dr Seán Maskey, a consultant in child and adolescent mental health at London’s Maudsley Hospital, is leading the review. His team includes administrators, senior nurse managers, and advanced nurse practitioners. The focus is on care provided between July 2016 and April 2021.
The matter was first brought to light in autumn 2020 by a member of the CAMHS Kerry team, who had developed concerns about some of their patients’ clinical care. A sample review of 50 patients revealed findings serious enough to warrant a large-scale review. The Medical Council was also informed of the issue.
In response to press enquiries about the absence of patient records, the HSE said that it had not received Dr Maskey’s final report and was not in a position to speculate as to its contents.
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Gardaí.
Pat Murphy, a 34-year-old father, died after a ruptured artery went undiagnosed at Cork University Hospital. Despite suffering severe chest pains, he faced a nine-hour wait for a CT scan, delayed further by a malfunctioning machine. His family claims this delay contributed to his tragic death.
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