Cork couple reveal anguish after baby boy's organs incinerated without their knowledge

In total, 18 babies had their organs and tissue sent to Belgium for incineration without the parents consent or knowledge.
Leona Bermingham and Glenn Callanan twins were delivered at 33 weeks, on 18 September 2019, by emergency c-section. Baby Lee passed away hours later. Picture: RTÉ

Leona Bermingham and Glenn Callanan twins were delivered at 33 weeks, on 18 September 2019, by emergency c-section. Baby Lee passed away hours later. Picture: RTÉ

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An investigation is underway at Cork University Maternity Hospital after it emerged the organs of 18 babies were incinerated abroad.

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