Mr Purcell said they were subsequently informed in May 2022 that the investigation was “nearing completion”. In August 2023, the HSA sought a further six-month adjournment of the case after Mr Garahy repeated that the investigation file was still being reviewed internally. ‘Complex case’In his latest appearance before the coroner’s court following questioning by Dr Gallagher, Mr Garahy admitted it had been a “complex” case. However, she asked Mr Garahy to communicate the urgency of the case to the HSA. Mr Purcell expressed hope that there would be “definite progress” on the investigation before Christmas.

Source: The Herald November 08, 2023 15:37 UTC