A surgeon found guilty of professional misconduct over delays in seeking help for a teenager who died following surgery he carried out on her at University Hospital Limerick, has requested to keep his job —under strict conditions. On Tuesday, he admitted and was found guilty of three counts of professional misconduct and 10 of poor professional performance. Read More UHL accused of 'cover-up' to protect surgeon found guilty of professional misconduct over death of teenagerSubmissions for Dr Lal’s sanction for his misconduct were put before the medical council inquiry on Wednesday. He said he was not trying in any way to minimise what had happened to Ms Sheedy and her family. Four references were given to the committee on behalf of friends and colleagues for Dr Lal in New Zealand and here.

Source: Irish Examiner January 22, 2026 11:20 UTC