Mater University Hospital apologises for shortcomings in care of mother who died of cancer

The hospital said it was a matter of deep regret that there were shortcomings in her care

It is claimed that there was an alleged failure by the Mater Hospital to advise Mrs McGeough of an appropriate diagnosis and it is claimed there was an alleged failure to take appropriate action on foot of an ultrasound scan in August 2017. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

The Mater University Hospital, Dublin has apologised and said it was a matter of deep regret that there were shortcomings in the care provided to a mother of five who died of cancer.

Mary McGeough from Ballybay, Co Monaghan, was 68 years old when she died on April 23, 2018.