Hospital apologises for failings in care to mother and unborn son who died

Court heard there had been an 'abject failure of care' in the case of the mother of three and her unborn son at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny

St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, offered 'sincere and heartfelt apologies' to Clive Corrigan and extended family for the 'devastating outcome and loss' of his wife Dorcas and his unborn son Bill five years ago. Picture: Denis Minihane

A hospital has apologised in the High Court for the “failings in the care” of a 38-year-old woman who died along with her unborn son.

St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, offered “sincere and heartfelt apologies” to Clive Corrigan and extended family for the “devastating outcome and loss” of his wife Dorcas and his unborn son Bill five years ago.