Standing up for your rights is worth the battle

Rebecca O’Malley case is a touchstone for health service discussion, says Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

FIVE years on from the first time it grabbed national attention, the Rebecca O’Malley case continues to be a touchstone for any discussion over the state of the Irish health service.

However, after yesterday’s High Court settlement, it can now equally be seen as confirmation that standing up for your rights is worth the battle, regardless of how unlikely success might seem.