Savita Halappanavar
Thursday 18 April, 2013 10:09:48
Inquest 'taking its toll' on Savita husband
Savita Halappanavar's husband Praveen will not attend the inquest into her death today.Wednesday 17 April, 2013 13:11:00
Abortion could have saved Savita, inquest told
Savita Halappanavar would probably be alive if a termination could have legally been carried out before there was a substantial risk to her life, an expert has said.Friday 12 April, 2013 11:00:50
'Overawed' Praveen misses Savita inquest as expert identifies shortcomings
The widower of Savita Halappanavar who died after she suffered a miscarriage in University Hospital Galway has been overawed by events at her inquest.
Friday 12 April, 2013 10:13:55
Praveen to stay away from inquest after 'stressful week'
Praveen Halappanavar will not be attending the inquest into his wife Savita's death today. Friday 12 April, 2013 07:13:08
Savita inquest to hear from first expert witness
The first expert witness is to be called to give evidence today at the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar.Thursday 11 April, 2013 18:00:57
Praveen 'eternally grateful' to intensive-care team who treated Savita
Savita Halappavar's inquest heard today about her final days and hours in intensive care before her death from septicaemia at Galway University Hospital last October.Thursday 11 April, 2013 16:02:27
Microbiologist at Savita inquest: 'Patients have different outcomes…We don't always know why'
A microbiologist has said it would be of concern to her that a blood sample from Savita Halappanavar took more than three hours to reach the laboratory for testing.Wednesday 10 April, 2013 18:08:01
Midwife regrets 'Catholic' comment to Savita
A senior midwife has apologised after admitting she told Savita Halappanavar that she could not have a termination in Ireland because of Catholic influence.Wednesday 10 April, 2013 17:58:04
Obstetrician admits system failures to Savita inquest
The consultant at the centre of the treatment of Savita Halappanavar who died in a University Hospital Galway after a miscarriage has admitted there were system failures in her care.Wednesday 10 April, 2013 15:48:29
Midwife apologises for 'Catholic' comment to Savita
A midwife has apologised for telling Savita Halappanavar who was suffering a miscarriage that she could not have a termination in Ireland because it was a “Catholic thing”.Wednesday 10 April, 2013 11:36:29
Consultant admits failures at Savita inquest
The consultant at the centre of the treatment of Savita Halappanavar who died in University Hospital Galway after a miscarriage has admitted there were system failures in her care.Tuesday 09 April, 2013 07:25:17
Consultant obstetrician to appear at Savita inquest
Consultant obstetrician, Dr Katherine Astbury, who treated Savita Halappanavar is expected to be among the witnesses to give evidence at her inquest today.Monday 08 April, 2013 18:24:24
Consultant accused of refusing Savita demands on 'Catholic country' grounds
A consultant has been accused of refusing an Indian woman’s demands for an abortion in Ireland as she miscarried on the grounds that it is “a Catholic country”.Monday 08 April, 2013 17:56:57
Praveen tells of wife's anguish
In the depths of despair, Savita Halappanavar turned to her young husband and pleaded: “How can a mother wait for her baby to die?”Monday 08 April, 2013 12:59:58
Couple 'told abortion not allowed'
The widower of an Savita Halappanavar who died in hospital in Ireland after suffering a miscarriage has said a consultant told the couple an abortion was not allowed because “this is a Catholic country”.Monday 08 April, 2013 10:45:17
Praveen: Today is going to be very tough
The husband of Savita Halappanavar has said he has faith in the inquest into his wife's death and hopes it will "get to the bottom of the truth". Sunday 07 April, 2013 10:07:16
Inquest into Savita death to begin tomorrow
An inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar an after she suffered a miscarriage in University Hospital Galway will begin tomorrow.Tuesday 02 April, 2013 11:09:38
Halappanavars' baby due on same weekend Praveen received Savita report
The husband of the late Savita Halappanavar is expected to make a personal statement on his reaction to the draft HSE report into her death.Tuesday 02 April, 2013 07:36:24
Foetus, and not Savita, the main focus of medical team, report finds
A HSE report into the death of Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital in Galway last year has found that the foetus she was miscarrying, and not the deteriorating health of the mother, was the main focus of the medical team.Friday 29 March, 2013 13:36:01
Savita report to be given to husband tonight
A HSE draft report into the death of Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital Galway is to be considered by her husband and his legal team over the weekend.Friday 29 March, 2013 07:23:10
Savita's husband to receive draft report
The husband of Savita Halappanavar will today be given a draft report of the investigation into his wife's death.Thursday 28 March, 2013 15:36:21
Praveen Halappanavar to receive draft report into Savita's death tomorrow
The Health Minister has confirmed that the husband of Savita Halappanavar, Praveen, will receive a draft report of the inquiry into her death tomorrow.Wednesday 20 March, 2013 10:38:58
Reilly: Savita report delayed by 'legal issues'
The Minister for Health James Reilly has said there are legal issues delaying the publication of the report into the death of Savita Halappanavar.Thursday 14 February, 2013 11:07:21
Health Minister discusses report leak with Halappanavar widow
It has emerged the Health Minister's been in contact with Praveen Halappanavar in the wake of the leaking of a draft report of the investigation into the death of his wife Savita.
Wednesday 13 February, 2013 12:10:45
Kenny: Praveen Halappanavar should have had first sight of Savita report
The Taoiseach has said the husband of Savita Halappanavar should have been the first to be briefed about the report of the investigation into her death. Wednesday 13 February, 2013 09:55:02
Savita's infection 'undiagnosed for three days': Draft report
The infection that contributed to the death of Savita Halappanaavar went undiagnosed for three days at Galway University Hospital, according to a draft report into her death.
»newsflashFriday 18 January, 2013 15:18:10
Halappanavar’s husband seeks truth
The husband of an Indian dentist who died after she suffered a miscarriage said his late wife is giving him the strength to fight for the truth.Friday 18 January, 2013 11:41:07
Coroner promises 'transparent and accountable' Savita inquest
A coroner has promised the husband of an Indian dentist who died after she suffered a miscarriage in Ireland that her inquest will be transparent and open to public scrutiny.Friday 18 January, 2013 07:47:13
Savita inquest begins today
The inquest in to the death of an Indian dentist after she suffered a miscarriage in Ireland will open today.Friday 04 January, 2013 21:06:09
Experts to discuss new abortion laws
Medical and legal experts will meet cross-party politicians to make recommendations on draft legislation for new abortion laws.Saturday 22 December, 2012 09:01:05
Praveen Halappanavar 'not at all happy' at delay in Savita report
The husband of the late Savita Halappanavar has told the Irish Times he is "not at all happy" that a preliminary report into his wife's death has not been released.Wednesday 19 December, 2012 12:46:14
Savita death inquiry team named
Four consultants from outside Ireland will lead the independent health watchdog inquiry into the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar.Sunday 09 December, 2012 12:14:33
Irish anti-abortion groups 'to receive funding from US action league'
Anti-abortion groups in Ireland look set to receive a major financial boost from pro-life campaigners in the US. Wednesday 05 December, 2012 14:12:38
Supreme Court not infallible says bishop, as Church responds to X Case controversy
Bishop of Kilmore Leo O'Reilly said today that he believes the decision of the Supreme Court in the X Case was wrong.Tuesday 04 December, 2012 17:43:53
Pro-life campaigners demonstrate outside Dáil
Up to 1,000 pro-life campaigners have gathered outside the Dáil this evening calling on the Government not to legislate for the X case. Tuesday 04 December, 2012 08:49:57
Pro-life campaigners warn legislation would lead to abortions 'on demand'
Pro-life campaigners are warning the Government that if legislation for the X case is introduced - it will lead to abortions 'on demand'.Friday 30 November, 2012 14:53:16
HIQA announces terms of reference for Savita inquiry
The Health Information and Quality Authority has published the terms of reference for its investigation into the care and treatment given to Savita Halapanavar.Friday 30 November, 2012 13:42:02
Martin: International headlines on Savita wide of the mark
The Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin says he feels the country has been wrongly portrayed internationally over the abortion issue.Thursday 29 November, 2012 09:02:18
Deadline for establishment of public inquiry into Savita's death
Praveen Halappanavar is calling time on the Government as today is the deadline he set for the establishment of a public inquiry into his wife Savita's death.Wednesday 28 November, 2012 07:44:28
Galway students to hold Savita vigil
A vigil will be held at NUI Galway today to mark one month since the death of Savita Halappanavar.Monday 26 November, 2012 14:15:39
Bruton: Reilly 'has a very difficult task in health'
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is rowing in behind the Minister for Health James Reilly.Friday 23 November, 2012 16:49:38
Health Minister meets Savita's husband
The Health Minister James Reilly has held a private meeting with the husband of Savita Halappanavar.Friday 23 November, 2012 15:20:34
Tánaiste: Public inquiries 'go on for a very long time'
The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore is not ruling out a public inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar.Friday 23 November, 2012 13:01:16
HIQA announces Savita inquiry
The Board of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) have announced that they will investigate Savita Halappanavar's death.Friday 23 November, 2012 12:12:22
Reilly: HSE review into Savita case 'moving at pace'
The Health Minister James Reilly is not due to meet with Savita Halappanavar's husband despite being in Galway today.Friday 23 November, 2012 09:14:15
Martin calls for single 'comprehensive' inquiry into Savita death
Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin says there needs to be a single 'comprehensive' inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar.Friday 23 November, 2012 07:22:13
HIQA to announce whether they plan to investigate Savita death
The Health Information and Quality Authority is due to announce later whether it will investigate the death of Savita Halappanavar.Thursday 22 November, 2012 13:59:40
HSE asks HIQA to open statutory inquiry into Savita's death
The Health Information and Quality Authority has been asked by the HSE to consider starting a statutory inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar at Galway University Hospital last month.Thursday 22 November, 2012 12:06:32
Two probes launched after reports of abortion-related automated phonecalls
Two investigations are underway into a series of abortion-related automated phonecalls that are being made to households around the country.Thursday 22 November, 2012 11:13:29
Opposition calls on Taoiseach to make personal contact with Praveen Halappanavar
The Taoiseach has been called on to personally intervene and make contact with Praveen Halappanavar to discuss an inquiry into his wife Savita's death after she suffered a miscarriage.