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<p>Aoife Johnston's family outside the Coroners' Court in April. Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

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Family of Aoife Johnston calls for report into death to be published immediately

Solicitor says the Johnston family considers the report to be 'superficial' and has written to the HSE chief executive to say it would make the report public if the HSE does not do so

<p>The proposed out-patient centre will be staffed by consultants and allow patients avoid the busy hospital. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

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UHL crisis: Hospital to get new out-patient building to keep patients away from emergency department

<p>Conditions in UHL 'appalling', with patients often waiting hours or days for a bed: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

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

UHL crisis: Delay in Hiqa report on emergency services 'means 12 more months of chaos at UHL'

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UHL crisis: Delay in Hiqa report on emergency services 'means 12 more months of chaos at UHL'

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

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

UHL must speed up reforms to end 'horror story', says mother whose daughter died there

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UHL must speed up reforms to end 'horror story', says mother whose daughter died there

UHL Crisis: 'Appointments cancelled, no replacement date given — does Limerick hospital even care?'

UHL Crisis: 'Appointments cancelled, no replacement date given — does Limerick hospital even care?'

Twenty years since hospital reforms began, University Hospital Limerick seem further away than ever from implementing them

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

Health watchdog to publish terms of review into overcrowding at UHL

Health watchdog to publish terms of review into overcrowding at UHL

Hiqa to consider whether a second emergency department is needed in University Hospital Limerick as part of its review into emergency services across Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Cancellations in five Mid-West hospitals could last 'weeks', HSE chief admits

Cancellations in five Mid-West hospitals could last 'weeks', HSE chief admits

Bernard Gloster said he was absolutely shocked and horrified at the amount of patients in UHL literally waiting to be cared for and be provided with a reasonable level of care

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Patients 'abandoned' as treatments cancelled in five hospitals due to UHL overcrowding

Patients 'abandoned' as treatments cancelled in five hospitals due to UHL overcrowding

There are a number of exceptions to the cancellations, including cancer services, dialysis for kidney disease patients, cardiology services, and care at the Rapid Access Medical Unit among other services

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Protesters at UHL call for faster reform following deaths

Protesters at UHL call for faster reform following deaths

A broad review by health watchdog Hiqa was announced in early May to look into whether a second emergency department is needed for the mid-west region of Limerick, Clare and north Tipperary

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

Family of man who died after UHL's 'substandard' care settle High Court action

Family of man who died after UHL's 'substandard' care settle High Court action

In a statement outside court, Colm O’Mahony's wife Ethel said it took four years for the HSE to admit liability for the death of her husband

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

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Recommendations for tackling UHL overcrowding expected 'within days'

Regional executive officer for HSE Mid-West Sandra Broderick was asked 'to revert within days as to her view on how best to take the recommendations into action in the short term'

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

UHL apology brings Limerick family's 14-year legal battle over father's death to its conclusion

UHL apology brings Limerick family's 14-year legal battle over father's death to its conclusion

The court heard a second inquest into Michael Daly Snr's death heard new evidence was presented which showed he had an infection and developed sepsis after a bowel operation before he died

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

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UHL plan to offer 'soul-destroying' late-night dialysis raises questions about promised unit in Ennis

Irish Kidney Association spokeswoman Gwen O’Donoghue said: 'The reality is that day-time dialysis is more humane.'

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

HSE gives UHL crisis team three more weeks to find overcrowding solution

HSE gives UHL crisis team three more weeks to find overcrowding solution

A HSE spokeswoman said the team is continuing its work to support the hospital as well as services across the region

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Mid-West emergency care review 'step in the right direction', say campaigners

Mid-West emergency care review 'step in the right direction', say campaigners

The review will consider the case for a second emergency department to support University Hospital Limerick, which is regularly the country's most overcrowded hospital

Thu, 09 May, 2024

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Simon Harris: 'Serious issues' in how University Hospital Limerick is run

The Taoiseach also said he understood UHL had one of the lowest uptakes of the new hospital consultant contract

Wed, 01 May, 2024

‘Systemic failures’ seen in Aoife’s care

‘Systemic failures’ seen in Aoife’s care

Questions are now being asked about why medical staff at UHL allowed 16-year-old Aoife to be left without vital antibiotics that could have saved her life from meningitis.

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

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

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

NHS waiting times

More than 600 people waiting on trolleys with UHL and CUH the worst impacted

University Hospital Limerick (UHL) remains the worst-affected hospital, with 92 patients on trolleys

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Sense of futility to accompany minister's visit to beleaguered UHL

Sense of futility to accompany minister's visit to beleaguered UHL

Disturbing revelations around overcrowding and its tragic consequences has prompted another visit by a senior politician to University Hospital Limerick

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

HSE's late change to nursing home plans angers families

HSE's late change to nursing home plans angers families

The nursing home Nenagh, Co Tipperary, was in the process of being equipped by staff, while residents of the older building were preparing to transfer to the new premises

Sun, 17 Mar, 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

Gloster has 'no fear' about care at UHL despite overcrowding

Gloster has 'no fear' about care at UHL despite overcrowding

Elective procedures were postponed earlier this week due to the high number of patients attending the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Government 'delusional' about University Hospital Limerick overcrowding, Dáil told

Government 'delusional' about University Hospital Limerick overcrowding, Dáil told

Labour leader Ivana Bacik told the Dáil: 'In a hospital, where patients expect to receive care, what they are receiving is chaos.'

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

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Number of patients of trolleys in UHL remains above 100

More than 600 people were left waiting on a hospital bed on Monday, with University Hospital Limerick (UHL) remaining the worst affected.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

University Hospital Limerick chief executive goes on leave

University Hospital Limerick chief executive goes on leave

It comes in the same week the hospital had a record 150 patients on trolleys on Wednesday

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

McGrath promises measures to address 'unacceptable' overcrowding at UHL

McGrath promises measures to address 'unacceptable' overcrowding at UHL

Finance Minister told Dáil additional measures will be put in place to address the issue

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Number of patients on trolleys in UHL still in triple digits

Number of patients on trolleys in UHL still in triple digits

Overall, there are 624 patients without a bed in hospitals around the country. Of these, 12 are under the age of 16

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

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Cork and Limerick hospitals worst affected by overcrowding

One man suffering with chest pains spent from 11pm on Friday to 8pm on Sunday on a chair, trolley and sofa at Cork University Hospital

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Eight people exposed to 'chemical agent' at Limerick college are isolated in hospital

Eight people exposed to 'chemical agent' at Limerick college are isolated in hospital

Technological University of the Shannon's main building was evacuated at about 11am as 'complaints of a possible irritant in the air' were investigated

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

'Eve’s name will live on': Limerick family settle against hospital over daughter's death

'Eve’s name will live on': Limerick family settle against hospital over daughter's death

University Hospital Limerick said it 'will be introducing a rolling audit programme on recognising, reducing and managing VTE' in Eve’s memory

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

HSE boss offered Eve Cleary's family counselling that never happened, court told

HSE boss offered Eve Cleary's family counselling that never happened, court told

Eve’s mother told Ms Justice Emily Egan 'there is no cure for a broken heart'

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

TDs must get 'beyond petty party politics' to solve Limerick hospital's overcrowding

TDs must get 'beyond petty party politics' to solve Limerick hospital's overcrowding

The grandson of an 87-year-old man who spent 100 hours on a trolley said: 'I feel we are constantly being gas-lit in the midwest by the Government'

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

'All I ever wanted was somebody to say they were sorry,' mother tells Eve Cleary case

Melanie Sheehan Cleary also told the court she had missed calls from University Hospital Limerick during her daughter’s funeral and at the crematorium

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

'A complete failure by the Government': Man, 87, spent 100 hours on a trolley in UHL

'A complete failure by the Government': Man, 87, spent 100 hours on a trolley in UHL

Elderly man's grandson said he was shocked a patient just shy of 90 years of age would be on a trolley in a corridor of the emergency department five days into his hospital stay

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

New overcrowding record for UHL with 132 patients on trolleys

New overcrowding record for UHL with 132 patients on trolleys

The new figures come over 18 months after an "expert team" was sent to Limerick to address the ongoing overcrowding issue.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Eve Cleary's family upset at HSE suggestion that she wanted to be discharged from UHL

HSE counsel said his instructions were that the evidence on his side will be that Eve was so determined to leave that a discharge against medical advice form had been prepared

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Limerick woman 'would not have died' if given anti-coagulant in hospital, expert tells court

Intensive care specialist's report concluded that but for the failure to prescribe and administer the Heparin, Eve Cleary would not have developed a clot in her lung, would not have gone into cardiac arrest and would not have died

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Limerick family sues over death of daughter hours after leaving hospital

It is claimed Eve Cleary was allegedly allowed to develop a deep vein thrombosis and that an opportunity had been allegedly missed to put her on an anticoagulant on admission

Wed, 17 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 Limerick woman who attempted to take her own life settles case against hospital

Family of Limerick woman who attempted to take her own life settles case against hospital

The High Court heard it was a sad case where the woman, who had two children, had significant difficulties of a psychiatric nature

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Claims 514 UL patients died due to delays and overcrowding is 'misleading'

Claims 514 UL patients died due to delays and overcrowding is 'misleading'

Claims by Mid-West Hospital Campaign not 'evidence-based', chief executive says

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Only half of Munster cancer centres offer free parking to patients

Only half of Munster cancer centres offer free parking to patients

A new national map published by the Irish Cancer Society reveals stark disparities in car parking charges

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

New overcrowding record for UHL with 130 on trolleys at under-siege hospital

New overcrowding record for UHL with 130 on trolleys at under-siege hospital

New figures for show 130 patients without a bed in University Hospital Limerick — a record figure for the under-siege hospital.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023