Report on Savita to miss deadline

The HSE report into the death of Savita Halappanavar is unlikely to be published until the middle of February — but is in its final editing stage.

Sources close to the process said the situation means the January deadline set by James Reilly, the health minister, will not be met. Those involved have said the report has met previous timelines, with Dr Reilly receiving the interim document he said should be given to him before Christmas on time.

The public deadlines set by Dr Reilly do not mean a number of practical issues can be avoided.