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29/10/2013
Vigils Held To Mark One Year Since Death Of Savita Halappanavar
Around 100 people gathered in Galway's Eyre Square on Monday evening to mark the one year anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar.
A candlelight vigil was held to mark the death of Mrs Halappanavar, who died at Galway Hospital one year ago.
Mayor of Galway Padraig Conneely attended the vigil making a statement saying that it was important not to forget Savita.
It is understood that Praveen Halappanavar, Savita's husband did not attend the vigil, spending the day with friends.
A separate vigil outside Cork Opera House was attended by more than 40 people.
(MH/IT)
A candlelight vigil was held to mark the death of Mrs Halappanavar, who died at Galway Hospital one year ago.
Mayor of Galway Padraig Conneely attended the vigil making a statement saying that it was important not to forget Savita.
It is understood that Praveen Halappanavar, Savita's husband did not attend the vigil, spending the day with friends.
A separate vigil outside Cork Opera House was attended by more than 40 people.
(MH/IT)
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Savita Halappanavar Inquest Begins
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The inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar is to resume in Galway today. Savita, an Indian dentist, died from blood poisoning on 28 October last year after doctors at the University College Hospital Galway refused to terminate her 17-week long pregnancy.
08 January 2013
Date Confirmed For Savita Halappanavar Inquest
A date has been confirmed for the coroner's inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar at Galway University Hospital last October. It is to open on 18th January and the full inquest is believed to last about a week in March. The inquest will take place at Galway courthouse.
Date Confirmed For Savita Halappanavar Inquest
A date has been confirmed for the coroner's inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar at Galway University Hospital last October. It is to open on 18th January and the full inquest is believed to last about a week in March. The inquest will take place at Galway courthouse.
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Actions Of All Staff Involved With Savita Halappanavar To Be Reviewed
A special meeting of the board of the HSE West/North West Hospital Group, which met last night to discuss issues surrounding the Savita Halappanavar case, have ordered a "review of the actions of all staff" involved in her treatment.
04 July 2013
Praveen Halappanavar To Take Legal Action Against HSE
Solicitors for Praveen Halappanavar have announced that he will take High Court legal action against the Health Service Executive in connection with the death of his wife, Savita, in October last year.
Praveen Halappanavar To Take Legal Action Against HSE
Solicitors for Praveen Halappanavar have announced that he will take High Court legal action against the Health Service Executive in connection with the death of his wife, Savita, in October last year.
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