HSE chief paves way for second inquiry

The head of the HSE has paved the way for a separate independent investigation into Savita Halappanavar’s death to run parallel with his organisation’s own controversy-hit inquiry.

HSE director general designate Tony O’Brien revealed he made the decision after watching Savita’s husband Praveen’s emotional Prime Time interview.

Speaking on RTÉ’s News At One programme, Mr O’Brien said he wrote to Hiqa chief executive Dr Tracey Cooper yesterday to confirm the second investigation could be launched.