Menu
20/08/2009
Delay Slammed As Infant Death Probed
Just hours after a post mortem examination on the body of a seven-week-old baby girl from Sligo was completed, further tests have been ordered.
The latest move comes as news of a two-day delay in informing the police emerged.
The infant was initially taken to Sligo General Hospital by her parents on Saturday morning with suspected head injuries.
She died yesterday afternoon and while no other details were immediately released at the time, it was confirmed by gardaí that further tests are to be carried out over the next number of weeks by the Office of the State Pathologist.
The results of the post mortem are not being released either, but it is known that police have also been examining the baby's family home as part of their investigation into the death.
Last night, it emerged that staff at the hospital only informed the police of their concerns about the nature of the baby's injuries on Monday morning.
As this was a full 48 hours after the infant was admitted, Gardaí said they were "very annoyed" they were not told of the baby's injuries earlier in the weekend.
"A seven-week-old baby comes in to a hospital with injuries. It is obvious we should have been told straight away," a garda source said, according to today's Irish Independent.
The infant was rushed to the hospital by her parents, Rosanna Farrell and Michael Scanlon, who are both in their mid-twenties, on Saturday morning after they found her lying unconscious on their bedroom floor.
They called an ambulance but had rushed to Sligo General Hospital in a neighbour's car before the ambulance arrived.
However, the baby never regained consciousness and remained on a life support machine until that was finally switched off on Tuesday.
(BMcC/KMcA)
The latest move comes as news of a two-day delay in informing the police emerged.
The infant was initially taken to Sligo General Hospital by her parents on Saturday morning with suspected head injuries.
She died yesterday afternoon and while no other details were immediately released at the time, it was confirmed by gardaí that further tests are to be carried out over the next number of weeks by the Office of the State Pathologist.
The results of the post mortem are not being released either, but it is known that police have also been examining the baby's family home as part of their investigation into the death.
Last night, it emerged that staff at the hospital only informed the police of their concerns about the nature of the baby's injuries on Monday morning.
As this was a full 48 hours after the infant was admitted, Gardaí said they were "very annoyed" they were not told of the baby's injuries earlier in the weekend.
"A seven-week-old baby comes in to a hospital with injuries. It is obvious we should have been told straight away," a garda source said, according to today's Irish Independent.
The infant was rushed to the hospital by her parents, Rosanna Farrell and Michael Scanlon, who are both in their mid-twenties, on Saturday morning after they found her lying unconscious on their bedroom floor.
They called an ambulance but had rushed to Sligo General Hospital in a neighbour's car before the ambulance arrived.
However, the baby never regained consciousness and remained on a life support machine until that was finally switched off on Tuesday.
(BMcC/KMcA)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 May 2018
Man And Woman Arrested In Connection With Child's Death Last Year
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a 10-week-old baby girl in Co Longford in June last year. The child, named as Doriana Kluska, from Cloondara in Longford, died in Temple Street Hospital on 04 June 2017. A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested in Naas. At the same time a woman, aged in her 20s, was arrested in Dublin.
Man And Woman Arrested In Connection With Child's Death Last Year
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a 10-week-old baby girl in Co Longford in June last year. The child, named as Doriana Kluska, from Cloondara in Longford, died in Temple Street Hospital on 04 June 2017. A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested in Naas. At the same time a woman, aged in her 20s, was arrested in Dublin.
25 July 2014
Body Of Baby Found In Bin
The body of a newborn baby has been found in a bin in Co Cork. The discovery was made at a property in the city on Thursday after the baby's mother presented herself to gardaí, it has been reported. The body was taken to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem will be carried out.
Body Of Baby Found In Bin
The body of a newborn baby has been found in a bin in Co Cork. The discovery was made at a property in the city on Thursday after the baby's mother presented herself to gardaí, it has been reported. The body was taken to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem will be carried out.
10 November 2010
Waterford Hospital Getting Major Boost
Building work has begun at Waterford Regional Hospital to fit a new A&E and regional Special Care Baby Unit The new facilities will replace the existing services and are expected to be completed over a two year period. They are expected open on a phased basis to allow existing services to continue.
Waterford Hospital Getting Major Boost
Building work has begun at Waterford Regional Hospital to fit a new A&E and regional Special Care Baby Unit The new facilities will replace the existing services and are expected to be completed over a two year period. They are expected open on a phased basis to allow existing services to continue.
08 March 2016
Gardai Appeal Following Death Of 11-Month-Old Baby
Gardaí are appealing for information on the unexplained death of an 11-month-old baby boy at an apartment complex in Killarney, Co Kerry. The discovery of the boy's body was made shortly before 18:00 on Sunday, 06 March, when Gardaí and emergency services were called to an incident at the complex on Upper High Street, Killarney.
Gardai Appeal Following Death Of 11-Month-Old Baby
Gardaí are appealing for information on the unexplained death of an 11-month-old baby boy at an apartment complex in Killarney, Co Kerry. The discovery of the boy's body was made shortly before 18:00 on Sunday, 06 March, when Gardaí and emergency services were called to an incident at the complex on Upper High Street, Killarney.
13 June 2013
Protection Of Life During Pregnancy Bill Published
The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill has been published by the government following approval by the Cabinet. Several significant changes have been made to the outline of the Bill, which was published in April. The Minister for Health will be given the power to stop suspended an institution if deemed to be operating the Act inappropriately.
Protection Of Life During Pregnancy Bill Published
The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill has been published by the government following approval by the Cabinet. Several significant changes have been made to the outline of the Bill, which was published in April. The Minister for Health will be given the power to stop suspended an institution if deemed to be operating the Act inappropriately.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
