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Taoiseach admits 'Dáil isn't working' over speaking rights row

Micheál Martin: 'I kept speaking, but there were attempts to drown me down in a very co-ordinated way'

<p>The late Aoife Johnston from Co Clare died on December 19, 2022, after suffering from meningitis-related sepsis and was left for more than 16 hours without antibiotics — a vital treatment to help save her life. File picture: David Raleigh</p>

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State inquiry into Aoife Johnston's death 'time sensitive' due to father's terminal cancer

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Over 1,100 submissions made to Hiqa review of emergency services in Mid-West

Family of Aoife Johnston repeat call for statutory inquiry on second anniversary of her death

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Family of Aoife Johnston repeat call for statutory inquiry on second anniversary of her death

Exclusive: Aoife Johnston's sisters speak out — 'There is no accountability. We will never get over it'

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Exclusive: Aoife Johnston's sisters speak out — 'There is no accountability. We will never get over it'

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Sarah Harte: We would do anything to avoid hospital emergency departments. How did we get here?

UHL clinical director to return to post after case resolved

Prof. Lenehan had sought an injunction over a HSE decision to put him on paid administrative leave pending an investigation for alleged serious misconduct relating to circumstances surrounding Aoife Johnston's death

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

UHL director failed to have back-up system for dealing with overcrowding, HSE tells court

Counsel was responding to questions raised by Ms Justice Siobhan Stack in the ongoing hearing of Prof Lenehan's action seeking that he be restored to his position

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

HSE CEO claims decision to put UHL clinical director on administrative leave 'not taken lightly'

The court heard that HSE CEO Bernard Gloster accepts the significant impact of his decision

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

UHL clinical director claims suspension, pending probe into Aoife Johnston's death, 'unlawful'

Prof. Brian Lenehan has been told he can, pending the investigation, return to working as an orthopaedic surgeon which is what he was first employed

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Gloster to tell PAC there are 'many positive aspects' to care at UHL

Gloster to tell PAC there are 'many positive aspects' to care at UHL

The HSE chief executive is set to tell the committee that there will be 'no future requirement' for a repeat of the recruitment embargo introduced within the HSE in late 2023

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

'Sepsis is an indiscriminate killer': GPs get new guidelines for treating potentially fatal condition

'Sepsis is an indiscriminate killer': GPs get new guidelines for treating potentially fatal condition

Guidelines 'a significant milestone in the development of sepsis guidance and in our efforts to combat sepsis'.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Family of Aoife Johnston settle case against HSE over her death at Limerick hospital

Family of Aoife Johnston settle case against HSE over her death at Limerick hospital

In the High Court proceedings it was claimed there was an alleged failure to have sufficient staff on duty in the UHL emergency department of the hospital

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Taoiseach visit to Washington DC

Taoiseach rejects 'absurd' claim US trip is waste of taxpayers' money

Simon Harris also defends decision to deploy his politically-appointed adviser into the Oval Office in Washington to take social media footage

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Taoiseach visit to Washington DC

Taoiseach: Statutory inquiry into Aoife Johnston death 'not ruled out'

Simon Harris said he is willing to meet the family of the Clare teenager, who died in UHL in 2022 in 'somewhat inexplicable circumstances'

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Minister denies new job for former University Hospital Limerick CEO is a promotion

Minister denies new job for former University Hospital Limerick CEO is a promotion

Sinn Féin Health spokesman David Cullinane said: 'The family of Aoife Johnston are far from happy with that.'

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Aoife Johnston's parents speak out: 'I don't see happy days coming'

Aoife Johnston's parents speak out: 'I don't see happy days coming'

Aoife Johnston, 16, died on December 19, 2022, after suffering from meningitis-related sepsis and was left for more than 16 hours without antibiotics

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

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Phil Ní Sheaghdha: A nurse for every four patients is the basic safety standard. We don't have this

Cases such as the death of Aoife Johnston underline the ongoing staffing issues across healthcare institutions in Ireland

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

‘Agony goes on’ for Aoife Johnson's family after new report

‘Agony goes on’ for Aoife Johnson's family after new report

The family of the 16-year-old, who died after waiting for 12 hours in University Hospital Limerick's ED for treatment for sepsis are 'profoundly disappointed' with report into her death

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Aoife Johnston's death at UHL was 'almost certainly avoidable', report finds

Aoife Johnston's death at UHL was 'almost certainly avoidable', report finds

Ms Johnston, 16, from Co Clare, died on December 19, 2022, after suffering from meningitis-related sepsis and was left for more than 16 hours without antibiotics

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Report into Aoife Johnston's death to be published by Monday

Report into Aoife Johnston's death to be published by Monday

The report by former Chief Justice Frank Clarke was given to the HSE and the bereaved family in July

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

HSE declines to give precise publication date for report into death of Aoife Johnston

HSE declines to give precise publication date for report into death of Aoife Johnston

The family solicitor, Damien Tansey, said they plan to publish it at the end of this week if they receive no response from the HSE

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Cancelling scheduled care at hospitals

UHL crisis: Death of teenager Aoife Johnston 'did not happen in isolation', campaigners warn

Hospital group chief executive Colette Cowan now facing disciplinary action relating to the death of Aoife Johnston, 16, in the overcrowded emergency department in December 2022

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

UHL crisis: Why the Limerick hospital is a millstone around Stephen Donnelly's neck

UHL crisis: Why the Limerick hospital is a millstone around Stephen Donnelly's neck

For all the Health Minister's talk of reduced waiting lists and overall improvements in Ireland's health service, the dire situation at University Hospital threatens to overshadow all the work he has done

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

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Cancellation of surgeries and appointments in Munster could last weeks

More people waiting for their first appointment now than in June

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Save or Splurge: Two shelving units that can act as room dividers

Save or Splurge: Two shelving units that can act as room dividers

It's hard to beat a shelving unit to bring height to a space, add storage and create a room divider

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

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Irish Examiner view: Frontline healthcare staff deserve better

Even amid the misery of hospital overcrowding, we acknowledge the standard of care offered by staff in Irish hospitals

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Patients still at risk of harm at UHL, according to Hiqa review

Patients still at risk of harm at UHL, according to Hiqa review

University Hospital Limerick says report shows 'slow but steady improvement' but health watchdog warns that investment is needed to address overcrowding

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Terry Prone: To apologise properly, your focus should only ever be on the victim

S Terry Prone: To apologise properly, your focus should only ever be on the victim

When acknowledging a wrong done to others, it may feel right to bring your own feelings centre stage. But don't. It's not about you.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

HSE chief: 'Our failure' led to Aoife Johnston's death

HSE chief: 'Our failure' led to Aoife Johnston's death

Bernard Gloster again apologised to Aoife Johnston's family, saying the health service 'failed' her

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Questions over hospital reform following tragic death of Aoife Johnston

Questions over hospital reform following tragic death of Aoife Johnston

No one can say they did not know University Hospital Limerick was struggling and in 2014, Hiqa warned of the significant risk posed by overcrowding in the emergency department

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Micheál Martin – Fundamental reform must happen in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHL

Micheál Martin – Fundamental reform must happen in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHL

Tánaiste said the clinical advice has been to concentrate services into a tertiary hospital but said a review was needed 'given the level of failure within UHL'

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Inquest paused as Aoife Johnston's sister leaves in tears

Aoife Johnston had 'a horrible death...I think people need to know that'

The 16-year-old from Co Clare died on December 19, 2022, at University Hospital Limerick after suffering from meningitis-related sepsis

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston inquest reaches verdict of medical misadventure

Aoife Johnston inquest reaches verdict of medical misadventure

Coroner John McNamara said 'clearly the bottom line is Aoife should have been seen and treated that is without doubt'

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

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Irish Examiner view: US aid, arms, and mixed messages

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Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Inquest paused as Aoife Johnston's sister leaves in tears

Inquest paused as Aoife Johnston's sister leaves in tears

Meagan Johnston left the hearing saying 'We have to go home without Aoife every day'

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as Sinn Féin calls for more UHL beds

Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as Sinn Féin calls for more UHL beds

Mr Harris said that a report on Ms Johnston's death from former chief justice Frank Clarke would be completed by the end of May

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston inquest hears consultant 'never declined' to come into Limerick hospital

Aoife Johnston inquest hears consultant 'never declined' to come into Limerick hospital

Dr Fasih Khan gave evidence on Wednesday at Kilmallock Coroners Court where the inquest into the 16-year-old’s death entered its third day

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Doctor weeps as she tells Aoife Johnston inquest UHL was 'not a safe environment'

Doctor weeps as she tells Aoife Johnston inquest UHL was 'not a safe environment'

Dr Leandri Card told the inquest in Limerick she had been severely emotionally impacted by Aoife’s death and that the teenager’s death had led to her quitting the HSE

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston inquest hears University Hospital Limerick was 'akin to a war zone'

Aoife Johnston inquest hears University Hospital Limerick was 'akin to a war zone'

The inquest will examine the care provided to Aoife Johnston at UHL on the 17 and 18 of December 2022, with some 25 witnesses scheduled to give evidence

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston's parents 'begged' UHL staff for help but 'there was no help', inquest told

Aoife Johnston's parents 'begged' UHL staff for help but 'there was no help', inquest told

James and Carol Johnston gave emotional and harrowing evidence at Limerick Coroner’s Court of the final moments of their 16-year-old daughter’s death

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Health minister's crisis visit to Limerick hospital finds nurses and doctors 'burnt out'

Health minister's crisis visit to Limerick hospital finds nurses and doctors 'burnt out'

Stephen Donnelly said the UHL trolley crisis will not be resolved unless consultants become more visible on the emergency department floor

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

'Sense of hopelessness' among staff at Limerick hospital

'Sense of hopelessness' among staff at Limerick hospital

The people of the Treaty City want a hospital to be proud of, but UHL is proving inadequate, says Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

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Investigation after death of girl, 16, in University Hospital Limerick

The 16-year-old girl in question was admitted to the hospital, consistently the worst performer nationwide in terms of trolley numbers, three weeks ago with a respiratory complaint.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Aoife Johnston death: 'HSE doesn't know how to behave towards bereaved family'

Aoife Johnston death: 'HSE doesn't know how to behave towards bereaved family'

Family of Shannon teenager who died after waiting 12 hours for treatment at University Hospital Limerick learned details of independent investigation 'from the media'

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

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HSE boss intent on ‘appropriate justice’ over failures that led to death of Aoife Johnston at UHL

The 16-year-old died on December 19, 2022 after waiting 12 hours in the hospital’s emergency department for treatment for sepsis

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to meet with family of Aoife Johnston 'soon'

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to meet with family of Aoife Johnston 'soon'

Aoife, from Shannon, died at UHL on December 19, 2022, after waiting 12 hours for treatment at its emergency department

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Family of Aoife Johnston not consulted on terms of reference of investigation into her death

Family of Aoife Johnston not consulted on terms of reference of investigation into her death

'There was absolutely no discussion or consultation with us, the legal representatives for the Johnson family, with the view to the makeup of those terms of reference'

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Investigation into death of Clare teen Aoife Johnston in Limerick to take eight weeks

Investigation into death of Clare teen Aoife Johnston in Limerick to take eight weeks

The independent will examine management of the hospital as well as the circumstances of Aoife Johnston's death

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

HSE orders new investigation into death of Clare teen Aoife Johnston in UHL

HSE orders new investigation into death of Clare teen Aoife Johnston in UHL

Aoife Johnston from Shannon in Co Clare, died from meningitis in the hospital in December 2022

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023