HSE apologies to truck driver

The Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick, has apologised to a truck driver who has sued after his voice box was removed five years ago in a 14-hour unnecessary operation.

Father of four and grandfather Kevin McMahon, the High Court already heard, has no natural voice and can only speak through an artificial voice box.

Counsel for the HSE, Emily Egan, in the High Court yesterday, extended an apology on behalf of the hospital to Mr McMahon.