“We were let down”: Husband of mother and baby who died in Cork hospital speaks out
A tragic event. The husband of a mother and father of a baby who tragically died in a Cork hospital has spoken out after the case’s verdict. Marie Downey died from sustained injuries after she had an epileptic seizure at Cork University Maternity Hospital on 25 March, 2019. The inquest into the deaths revealed verdicts […]
5 years ago
External review carried out after mother and baby died at Cork hospital
Changes have been recommended for all Irish maternity hospitals. An external review into the tragic death of a mother and her baby in a Cork hospital has been carried out, recommending changes made in all Irish maternity hospitals. The review looked into the sudden death of mother of three Marie Downey who was found dead […]
5 years ago
Hundred of mourners turn out as Marie Downey and son Darragh are laid to rest
‘She had a heart of gold. She always put us first.’
8 years ago
Independent review to be carried out into deaths of mum and newborn at Cork hospital
Concerns have been raised about staffing levels at CUMH.
8 years ago