Report finds ‘significant failings’ in the care provided to Joshua Keyes

There were “significant failings” in the care provided to a baby boy who died more than six years ago, a report published by the HSE has found.

The review into the death of baby Joshua Hayes at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in October 2009 highlights a number of key areas of concern.

Among the worrying issues is the interpretation of cardiotocography that measures a baby heartbeat and uterine contractions while the baby is in the womb.