Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government makes clear commitments to patient safety. We are aware of the very tragic death of Mrs. Malak Thawley. Her husband Alan has been devastated and has called for an independent investigation into her untimely death. She had a blood vessel accidentally severed during routine surgery she was undergoing following an ectopic pregnancy. The coroner's inquest left many questions to be answered. He was denied access to medical records; phone logs; the full names, qualifications and expertise of the doctors and consultants involved in his late wife's care; the identity of other hospitals involved; statements, minutes of meetings etc.; Garda information; and feedback.

I am sure the Taoiseach is aware of the list of issues. There was no blood in the laboratory, not enough blood in the theatre and so on.

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