A hospital has unreservedly apologised in the High Court to a 52- year old woman who was given the incorrect 'normal' diagnosis for a breast cancer gene test nine years ago but is now seriously ill with ovarian cancer.

A couple who terminated their pregnancy after a test suggested the presence of a fatal foetal abnormality want an inquest to take place.

The solicitor representing the couple that had a pregnancy terminated at the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) after tests showed their baby had a fatal fetal abnormality said they must be “at the heart” of any investigation into the tragedy.

Health Minister Simon Harris has said an appropriate external review is warranted into the controversy over a pregnancy termination at the National Maternity Hospital.

Case related to the controversy around the right to have abortion.

The woman at the centre of an abortion controversy earlier this year has launched High Court proceedings aimed at stopping a HSE inquiry into the care provided to her by state agencies.

The High Court has dismissed solicitor Gerald Kean’s appeal against a finding of professional misconduct arising out of his handling of a former client’s case.

The HSE has apologised unreservedly to the family of a baby who died from meningitis at Our Lady's of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda after doctors there had sent him home several hours earlier.