Dentist Anne Hahessy from Oranmore, Co Galway, faces over 1,500 complaints. Despite this, regulatory gaps persist in ensuring patient safety and effective oversight in the dental profession.
Hospital liabilities in Ireland are projected to surpass €4 billion. Experts stress transparency and external investigations to reduce claims and improve patient trust.
Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal death worldwide. The recent tragic case at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, highlights the risks and growing concerns about maternal healthcare in Ireland.
It has been confirmed that the HSE has commenced a review of the files of young patients treated by a junior doctor in CAMHS North Kerry. The review focuses on the five years leading up to April 2021. The review will be headed up by Dr Sean Maskey, a UK-based...
Coleman Legal continue to receive instructions from North Kerry families regarding the care their loved ones received while attending North Kerry CAMHS. Our offices are currently instructed by over 50 families, excluding the North Kerry files that Consultant...
A major investigation into child sexual abuse in St John Ambulance has been completed The examination, headed by Dr. Geoffrey Shannon, a former special rapporteur on child protection, considered interviews from up to 100 people, including victims and members of St...
A woman has been awarded €315,000 in damages by the High Court following prolonged sexual abuse at the hands of her parent’s friend, who was also her neighbour. The plaintiff, who is now in her 30s, was only 15 when the defendant’s sexual abuse began. Mr Justice...
In a positive development for survivors of mother and baby homes, the Oireachtas Children’s Committee has published its recommendations for amendments to the planned redress scheme in its report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Mother and Baby Institutions...
