HSE committee completes inquiry into Wexford death

24/07/2006 - 07:41:12
An independent committee set up by the Health Service Executive has reportedly completed its investigation into the death of Evelyn Joel in Co Wexford earlier this year.

The 58-year-old MS sufferer died at Wexford General Hospital on New Year's Day after she was admitted six days earlier in a severely malnourished state.

Her daughter, who had been taking care of her, said she had refused to eat since the death of her partner in mid-December.

The HSE subsequently set up a committee to investigate the matter and make recommendations.

Reports this morning said it had now completed that investigation and was in the process of compiling its conclusions.