Beaumont Hospital apologises in court for failings in care of young girl who died

Ella Noonan, 11, went into cardiac arrest hours after a successful brain operation after a pulse oximeter on the girl’s toe to check the oxygen levels in the blood had fallen off, it was claimed

John Noonan: 'We hope this case will highlight the massive deficiencies in the care of Ella and will help save other children’s lives who may end up in a similar situation. Picture: Collins Courts

Beaumont Hospital has apologised in the High Court for the failings in care and the devastation caused to the family of a young girl who died there six years ago.

Ella Noonan was only 11 years of age when hours after successful brain surgery to insert a shunt, she went into cardiac arrest and died.