Parents appeal to State to have son's death fully investigated

THE parents of a two- year-old haemophiliac boy who died when an artery was punctured during a hospital operation appealed to the Government yesterday to ensure his death is fully investigated.

Parents appeal to State to have son's death fully investigated

Little Pierce Nowlan, who was a severe haemophiliac, died on October 14, 2004, as a result of major blood loss after an artery was punctured during a procedure at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Dublin's Crumlin.

Raymond Bradley, a solicitor for Pierce's parents Stephen and Jean Nowlan, told the Dublin City Coroner's Court the inquest should be adjourned as legislation limiting evidence to two medical personnel prevented a full inquiry into his death.

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