Savita Halappanavar

Savita's husband to initiate medical negligence proceedings

The husband of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died last year in Irealnd after being denied abortion, plans to initiate medical negligence proceedings in the High Court there against the Galway University Hospital.

Ireland: Bill legalising abortion passes first hurdle

Many errors and uncertainty about law caused Savita's death: enquiry report

A cascade of errors and uncertainty about the law on abortion contributed largely to the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar at an Irish hospital last year, according to an official enquiry report

Ireland's hospital staff failed to adequately assess Savita: Report

Staff at an Irish hospital failed to adequately assess and monitor Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar who died after suffering a miscarriage, a key report on her death said today and warned that such incidents could happen again in the absence of clarity on abortion law.

Savita's death was only maternal casualty recorded in Ireland in 2012

Ireland, a predominantly Catholic country, has recorded the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar as the only maternal casualty in 2012, which a new report has found was not true.

Ireland: Savita's family to decide soon on lawsuit

The family of 31-year-old Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died of blood poisoning at a hospital in Ireland last October, will soon decide whether to pursue a case in the European courts.

Midwives in Ireland warn of another Savita tragedy

Midwives and nurses in Ireland have warned that staff shortages at maternity units in the country could lead to a repeat of system failures that were blamed for Savita Halappanavar's death.

Govt to act on people's wishes: Irish PM on abortion bill

Dismissing concerns expressed by Ireland's Roman Catholic leaders over a new abortion bill in the wake of an Indian dentist's death, Prime Minister Enda Kenny has said that it is the government's responsibility to legislate according to people's wishes.

Ireland unveils bill on life-saving abortions

Prime Minister Enda Kenny, speaking to reporters after his government published the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, said he hoped the coming weeks of debate would not turn bitter.

Not satisfied with probe, Savita's father to sue Irish hospital

The bereaved father of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar has vowed to take legal action against the Irish hospital where his daughter died after being denied abortion last October, saying he is not satisfied with the probe outcome.