HSE stonewalling on inquiry into 2006 nursing home death

When the investigation into the death of Hannah Comber at a north Cork hospital got under way seven years ago, the HSE promised to publish its findings “in the interests of her family, public confidence in their services, as well as openness and transparency”.

The independent investigation commenced its work in Aug 2006 and there is still no sign of the findings being published, despite the fact it was reported it was expected to conclude in 2009.

The HSE is now not replying to inquiries from the Irish Examiner about where the investigation stands, or if it will abide by its promise to make it public.