Portlaoise hospital apologises for death of eight-year-old boy

The Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise has apologised to the family of an eight-year-old Brazilian boy who tragically died from an infection 18 hours after he was discharged from their care.

Richard de Souza from Athy, Co Kildare, was brought to the hospital by his parents in February 2011 with chickenpox and a swelling under his left arm.