Families to sue Martin over organ retention

MORE than 700 families affected by the organ retention scandal are to sue Health Minister Micheál Martin for stress and trauma.

Mr Martin has already received 100 writs from families whose deceased children’s organs were retained by hospitals without their knowledge or consent.

Parents for Justice (PFJ) also confirmed yesterday that 636 of the 817 families they represent have indicated that they will take legal action before the end of the year. The Attorney General, a number of major hospitals, health boards, and specific doctors and consultants are also included in the civil actions.