Nine staff disciplined over role in Savita Halappanavar death

Almost a third of the staff involved in the treatment of Savita Halappanavar, whose death in October 2012 has sparked major abortion law reforms, have been disciplined over their role in the tragedy.

However, none will lose their jobs or be suspended due over their actions.

The HSE has confirmed that nine of the 30 medics involved in the 31-year-old dentist’s care at University Hospital Galway almost two years ago have been subjected to mild forms of disciplinary action.