Widow not told of HSE probe into tragedy

A widow whose husband killed himself and the couple’s two children has denounced the HSE for probing the tragedy without her knowledge or involvement, or seeking her views.

Una Butler, whose husband John killed himself and their children Zoe, 6, and Ella, 2, on Nov 16, 2010, in Ballycotton, Co Cork, only learned of the inquiry after calling for one herself.

The HSE document, written in response to the tragedy, cleared medics of missing any warning signs.