Report examining the operation of the Coroner’s Service launched.

David O Malley, Roger Murray SC and Doireann at the Dail

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice has launched the Committee’s Report on An Examination of the Operation of the Coroner’s Service. David O’Malley, Joint Managing Partner and Roger Murray SC, Partner were invited to the launch by the committee. As joint authors of the book “Medical Inquests”, they were previously invited, together with co-author Doireann […]

Inquest Into Woman’s Death Due To Penicillin Allergy

inquest into death or woman with penicillin allergy

An inquest was held into the death of Mrs. Patricia Bewick at Tralee Circuit Court on July 14th 2022. Mrs. Bewick, from Tarbert, Co. Kerry  was a much loved mother and grandmother who had a penicillin allergy. She died in University Hospital Kerry on the July 17th 2019, shortly after taking penicillin prescribed at her […]

Inquest into death of Sally Maaz at Mayo University Hospital

Sally Maaz Inquest

The inquest into the death of Sally Maaz, at Mayo University Hospital concluded on Monday 11th April 2022 at Swinford Courthouse Co. Mayo. Mr Johan Verbruggen represented the Maaz family, putting the family’s questions to the hospital witnesses and making lengthy legal submissions as to the verdict and recommendations that would be appropriate. Sally was […]