Investigation into death of Clare teen Aoife Johnston in Limerick to take eight weeks 

The independent will examine management of the hospital as well as the circumstances of Aoife Johnston's death
Aoife Johnston, 16, died from meningitis in UHL in 2022.

Aoife Johnston, 16, died from meningitis in UHL in 2022.

An investigation into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick after a 12-hour delay in her care will examine management of the hospital as well as the circumstances of her death.

Terms of reference for the independent investigation were announced on Tuesday and indicate the review process will take only eight weeks. It is to be led by retired Chief Justice Frank Clarke.

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