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Health watchdog to review 34 unexpected deaths in hospitals including 12 babies

Health watchdog to review 34 unexpected deaths in hospitals including 12 babies — External reviews are being carried out into the delivery of at least nine babies in Portiuncula Hospital in Galway.

Mon, 25 May, 2026 - 19:00

Neil Michael

Hiqa has launched reviews into 34 unexpected HSE hospital deaths since last November, new figures reveal.

They include 12 babies and 14 hospital patients who died while undergoing medical treatment.

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