Cavan hospital apologises for shortcomings in care of baby who died 13 days before first birthday

Cavan General Hospital has apologised for the shortcomings in care to a baby boy who died 13 days before his first birthday.

Baby Luke Lyons Kelly, who in his short life had to have heart surgery, was brought to Cavan General Hospital on July 1, 2023, as he was acutely unwell. The family’s counsel Maura McNally SC told the court that Luke’s family were told a Lung X-ray was clear and he was not admitted.

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