HSE apologies to family of man who died in hospital

Johan Verbruggen of our Galway office represented the family of the late Martin Best at an inquest into his death at Mayo General Hospital. Coroner for Mayo, Mr. Pat O’Connor, was asked to conduct the inquest by the Attorney General. This followed requests...

Inquest into the death of the late Linda Connell

Our Niamh Ní Mhurchú recently represented the family of the late Linda Connell at an inquest into her death.  Ms. Connell, a 41 year old mother of one was from Trim, Co. Meath.   Admitted for Routine Surgery   Ms. Connell was admitted to Our Lady of Lourdes...

Inquest into death of retired teacher Declan Sweeney

The family of the late Declan Sweeney, from left, his wife Noleen, son Ronan and daughters Sonia and Michelle. Photo: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin   Our Roger Murray SC recently represented the family of the late Declan Sweeney at an inquest into his death.  Mr....

What Happens At An Inquest?

An inquest is an official enquiry, held in public and led by a Coroner (sometimes held with a jury)  to enquire into the cause of a sudden, unexplained or violent death.   In the case of some deaths an inquest is legally required.  In other cases an inquest is held at...

Inquest Into Woman’s Death Due To 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...
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