Hospital apologises for ‘shortcomings’ during delivery of baby who later died

Approving the settlement, Mr Justice Paul Coffey said it was very sad and tragic case, and he conveyed his deepest sympathy to the family

Anna and Gerard Gilligan from Oranmore, Co Galway, who settled an action over the death of their baby daughter Ailbhe at University Hospital Galway. Picture: Collins Courts

University Hospital Galway has apologised for “shortcomings in the obstetric care” provided during the delivery of a baby girl who died just one hour after her birth.

The High Court heard that the loss of Ailbhe Gilligan five years ago has left a deep gap in the Gilligan household.