Advertisement
News

Portiuncula University Hospital reports 69 maternity incidents in early 2025

May 17, 2025 14:25
By Shannonside News
Share this article
Portiuncula University Hospital reports 69 maternity incidents in early 2025

A recent infant death at the Galway hospital is now the subject of an external review, bringing the number of ongoing investigations to 10.

Portiuncula University Hospital reported 69 clinical incidents in its maternity unit over January and February of this year.

A clinical incident is any event that could have or did result in harm to a patient.

It comes as a recent infant death at the Galway hospital is now under external review, bringing the number of ongoing investigations to 10.

Advertisement

These include seven cases where babies were diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and two stillbirths.

A new management team was appointed by the HSE in January to oversee care at the unit.

A 2018 report also identified significant care failings at the unit in previous years.

Advertisement

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says patient safety must be the top priority at Portiuncula and across all maternity hospitals.

Advertisement

Shannonside Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67

Download Shannonside App Today

Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus