Person: Phyllis Hughes

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Patrick Walsh’s death - Taoiseach can not pass the buck

THE Government is doing a Pontius Pilate by washing its hands of responsibility in the circumstances leading to the tragic death of Patrick Walsh, who bled to death last week after being refused a basic operation by four hospitals.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2005

Family demands action over Monaghan hospital

THE family of an elderly man who died after he was denied basic surgery because of hospital cutbacks has said he suffered a death no animal would be allowed endure.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2005

Ulcer death family urge hospital reform

The family of a 75-year-old farmer who died from a bleeding ulcer in Monaghan Hospital after three failed attempts to transfer him for emergency surgery tonight demanded permanent theatre services to be restored to the centre.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2005