Irish Examiner view: A darker, uglier side of society

Mercy Hospital killing had the power to give the entire country pause
Irish Examiner view: A darker, uglier side of society

The grief being endured by the Healy family is the primary consideration: Matthew Healy’s wife Delia passed away earlier this month after a short illness, and now they must deal with the heartbreak of their father’s unexpected death.

The fatal attack on Matthew Healy in Cork’s Mercy Hospital was one of the increasingly rare events with the power to give the entire country pause.

The grief being endured by the Healy family is the primary consideration: Mr Healy’s wife Delia passed away earlier this month after a short illness, and now they must deal with the heartbreak of their father’s unexpected death. Our deepest condolences go to them.

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