Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct after Limerick teen's death seeks to keep his job

Medical Council said there were 'serious failings' in the case of Jessica Sheedy who died after she suffered major bleeding and multiorgan failure following surgery on her abdomen

Dr Ashish Lal, who has been on administrative leave from the HSE for seven years following the death of Jessica Sheedy, is before a Fitness to Practise inquiry. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

A surgeon found guilty of professional misconduct over delays in seeking help for a teenager who died following surgery he carried out on her at University Hospital Limerick, has requested to keep his job —under strict conditions.

Dr Ashish Lal, who has been on administrative leave from the HSE for seven years following the death of Jessica Sheedy, 18, appeared for a third day before the Fitness to Practise inquiry.