Person: Doireann O’Mahony

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<p>Barrister Doireann O’Mahony believes the decision by the committee to highlight the need for implementation of recommendations made at an inquest is a key element of the report. Presently, such recommendations are not legally binding. File picture: Miki Barlok</p>

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Report calls for overhaul of coroner system to ensure it is 'centred around the bereaved'

The closing date for submissions from the public is Friday, 19 January, 2024, at 5pm

<p>Tatenda Mukwata died on April 21, 2022, at University Hospital Kerry, after giving birth to a healthy baby.</p>

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Unveiling the truth: Evaluating Ireland's progress in investigating maternal deaths

<p>Géraldine Yankeu, who died after giving birth in Cork in 2021, was a 'great person', said her brother Romuald Chainey. Picture: Forevermissed.com</p>

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Call for unified database for maternal death records

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'My father would have lived if appropriate protocols were taken', says Limerick man

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Call for TV advertisement to counter 'shockingly' low awareness of sepsis

Jealous boyfriend spying his girlfriend's phone.

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93% of women say partner threatened to post intimate images or videos when they have a fight

Reforms to inquest process to be considered by Oireachtas committee

Pleas by families reported in the Irish Examiner recently will be addressed by the justice committee

Wed, 02 Mar, 2022

Cork barrister reveals mental and physical abuse in former relationship

'I’ve taken my power back': Doireann O’Mahony is speaking out to warn others that abusive relationships can happen to anyone

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

Overhaul needed for 'inhumane' inquests system, says Cork barrister

"There should be root-and-branch reform, and it has been recommended as far back as 2000," says barrister Doireann O’Mahony.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

Time for a rethink in the choices presented to mothers-to-be

The assumption that vaginal delivery is always to be preferred must end and a more patient centred approach adopted, writes Doireann O’Mahony.

Wed, 01 May, 2019

Rugby ‘has woken up to injury dangers’

Former Ireland rugby international Bernard Jackman believes the sport has woken up to the dangers of head injuries, amid warnings that litigation arising out of serious cases could lead to more effective player welfare.

Thu, 17 May, 2018

Family settles trolley fall case

The family of an 82-year-old woman who died days after she fell off a trolley at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin has settled a High Court action over her death.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

€1.98m settlement over boy’s birth

A six-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who sued over the circumstances of his birth at Cork University Maternity Hospital has settled his High Court action with an interim payout of €1.98m.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2016

Warnings over possible delays in settling some personal injury claims due to new law

People due to receive a compensation payment for personal injury could face a delay in receiving the money due to a law coming into force today.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2014

Welfare to recoup injury benefits

Compensators making personal injuries awards will also have to pay for their welfare benefits, writes Doireann O’Mahony

Fri, 01 Aug, 2014