Galway hospital apologises to family for deficits in care of man after surgery

The court heard that a settlement had been reached in the case

Galway University Hospital expressed sincere condolences to the Mannion extended family for “the sad and untimely death” of Mr Mannion. File photo: saolta.ie

University Hospital Galway has apologised to the family of a 68-year old man who had surgery at the hospital but later died for deficits in his care.

The High Court heard that Michael Mannion of Glenamaddy, Co. Galway, had aorta surgery at the hospital but later died on September 30, 2018, as a result of complications.