#Aoife Johnston

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Exclusive: Aoife Johnston's sisters speak out — 'There is no accountability. We will never get over it'
Exclusive: Aoife Johnston's sisters speak out — 'There is no accountability. We will never get over it'
Aoife Johnston, aged 16, died on December 19, 2022, from meningitis-related sepsis after waiting for treatment in the emergency department of UHL. For the first time, Aoife's siblings reveal the trauma of losing their little sister

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Sarah Harte: We would do anything to avoid hospital emergency departments. How did we get here?
Sarah Harte: We would do anything to avoid hospital emergency departments. How did we get here?
Logistically, something is very wrong in our healthcare system. It’s not like we don’t spend on health, only Luxembourg and Denmark spend more per person than us on health within the EU, writes Sarah Harte

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

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UHL clinical director to return to post after case resolved
Prof. Lenehan had sought an injunction over a HSE decision to put him on paid administrative leave pending an investigation for alleged serious misconduct relating to circumstances surrounding Aoife Johnston's death

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

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UHL director failed to have back-up system for dealing with overcrowding, HSE tells court
Counsel was responding to questions raised by Ms Justice Siobhan Stack in the ongoing hearing of Prof Lenehan's action seeking that he be restored to his position

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

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HSE CEO claims decision to put UHL clinical director on administrative leave 'not taken lightly'
The court heard that HSE CEO Bernard Gloster accepts the significant impact of his decision

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

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UHL clinical director claims suspension, pending probe into Aoife Johnston's death, 'unlawful'
Prof. Brian Lenehan has been told he can, pending the investigation, return to working as an orthopaedic surgeon which is what he was first employed

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Gloster to tell PAC there are 'many positive aspects' to care at UHL
Gloster to tell PAC there are 'many positive aspects' to care at UHL
The HSE chief executive is set to tell the committee that there will be 'no future requirement' for a repeat of the recruitment embargo introduced within the HSE in late 2023

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

'Sepsis is an indiscriminate killer': GPs get new guidelines for treating potentially fatal condition
'Sepsis is an indiscriminate killer': GPs get new guidelines for treating potentially fatal condition
Guidelines 'a significant milestone in the development of sepsis guidance and in our efforts to combat sepsis'.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Family of Aoife Johnston settle case against HSE over her death at Limerick hospital
Family of Aoife Johnston settle case against HSE over her death at Limerick hospital
In the High Court proceedings it was claimed there was an alleged failure to have sufficient staff on duty in the UHL emergency department of the hospital

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Taoiseach visit to Washington DC
Taoiseach rejects 'absurd' claim US trip is waste of taxpayers' money
Simon Harris also defends decision to deploy his politically-appointed adviser into the Oval Office in Washington to take social media footage

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Taoiseach visit to Washington DC
Taoiseach: Statutory inquiry into Aoife Johnston death 'not ruled out'
Simon Harris said he is willing to meet the family of the Clare teenager, who died in UHL in 2022 in 'somewhat inexplicable circumstances'

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Minister denies new job for former University Hospital Limerick CEO is a promotion
Minister denies new job for former University Hospital Limerick CEO is a promotion
Sinn Féin Health spokesman David Cullinane said: 'The family of Aoife Johnston are far from happy with that.'

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Aoife Johnston's parents speak out: 'I don't see happy days coming'
Aoife Johnston's parents speak out: 'I don't see happy days coming'
Aoife Johnston, 16, died on December 19, 2022, after suffering from meningitis-related sepsis and was left for more than 16 hours without antibiotics

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

File Photo A RECRUITMENT FREEZE on nurses and midwives has been lifted by the HSE, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation ha
Phil Ní Sheaghdha: A nurse for every four patients is the basic safety standard. We don't have this
Cases such as the death of Aoife Johnston underline the ongoing staffing issues across healthcare institutions in Ireland

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

‘Agony goes on’ for Aoife Johnson's family after new report
‘Agony goes on’ for Aoife Johnson's family after new report
The family of the 16-year-old, who died after waiting for 12 hours in University Hospital Limerick's ED for treatment for sepsis are 'profoundly disappointed' with report into her death

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Aoife Johnston's death at UHL was 'almost certainly avoidable', report finds 
Aoife Johnston's death at UHL was 'almost certainly avoidable', report finds 
Ms Johnston, 16, from Co Clare, died on December 19, 2022, after suffering from meningitis-related sepsis and was left for more than 16 hours without antibiotics

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Report into Aoife Johnston's death to be published by Monday
Report into Aoife Johnston's death to be published by Monday
The report by former Chief Justice Frank Clarke was given to the HSE and the bereaved family in July

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

HSE declines to give precise publication date for report into death of Aoife Johnston
HSE declines to give precise publication date for report into death of Aoife Johnston
The family solicitor, Damien Tansey, said they plan to publish it at the end of this week if they receive no response from the HSE

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Cancelling scheduled care at hospitals
UHL crisis: Death of teenager Aoife Johnston 'did not happen in isolation', campaigners warn
Hospital group chief executive Colette Cowan now facing disciplinary action relating to the death of Aoife Johnston, 16, in the overcrowded emergency department in December 2022

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

UHL crisis: Why the Limerick hospital is a millstone around Stephen Donnelly's neck
UHL crisis: Why the Limerick hospital is a millstone around Stephen Donnelly's neck
For all the Health Minister's talk of reduced waiting lists and overall improvements in Ireland's health service, the dire situation at University Hospital threatens to overshadow all the work he has done

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

Hospital corridor with gurneys
Cancellation of surgeries and appointments in Munster could last weeks
More people waiting for their first appointment now than in June

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Save or Splurge: Two shelving units that can act as room dividers
Save or Splurge: Two shelving units that can act as room dividers
It's hard to beat a shelving unit to bring height to a space, add storage and create a room divider

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Tired doctor
Irish Examiner view: Frontline healthcare staff deserve better
Even amid the misery of hospital overcrowding, we acknowledge the standard of care offered by staff in Irish hospitals

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Patients still at risk of harm at UHL, according to Hiqa review
Patients still at risk of harm at UHL, according to Hiqa review
University Hospital Limerick says report shows 'slow but steady improvement' but health watchdog warns that investment is needed to address overcrowding

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Terry Prone: To apologise properly, your focus should only ever be on the victim
S Terry Prone: To apologise properly, your focus should only ever be on the victim
When acknowledging a wrong done to others, it may feel right to bring your own feelings centre stage. But don't. It's not about you.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

HSE chief: 'Our failure' led to Aoife Johnston's death
HSE chief: 'Our failure' led to Aoife Johnston's death
Bernard Gloster again apologised to Aoife Johnston's family, saying the health service 'failed' her

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Questions over hospital reform following tragic death of Aoife Johnston
Questions over hospital reform following tragic death of Aoife Johnston
No one can say they did not know University Hospital Limerick  was struggling and in 2014, Hiqa warned of the significant risk posed by overcrowding in the emergency department

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Micheál Martin – Fundamental reform must happen in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHL
Micheál Martin – Fundamental reform must happen in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHL
Tánaiste said the clinical advice has been to concentrate services into a tertiary hospital but said a review was needed 'given the level of failure within UHL'

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Inquest paused as Aoife Johnston's sister leaves in tears 
Aoife Johnston had 'a horrible death...I think people need to know that'
The 16-year-old from Co Clare died on December 19, 2022, at University Hospital Limerick after suffering from meningitis-related sepsis

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston inquest reaches verdict of medical misadventure
Aoife Johnston inquest reaches verdict of medical misadventure
Coroner John McNamara said 'clearly the bottom line is Aoife should have been seen and treated that is without doubt'

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

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Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Inquest paused as Aoife Johnston's sister leaves in tears 
Inquest paused as Aoife Johnston's sister leaves in tears 
Meagan Johnston left the hearing saying 'We have to go home without Aoife every day'

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as Sinn Féin calls for more UHL beds
Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as Sinn Féin calls for more UHL beds
Mr Harris said that a report on Ms Johnston's death from former chief justice Frank Clarke would be completed by the end of May

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston inquest hears consultant 'never declined' to come into Limerick hospital
Aoife Johnston inquest hears consultant 'never declined' to come into Limerick hospital
Dr Fasih Khan gave evidence on Wednesday at Kilmallock Coroners Court where the inquest into the 16-year-old’s death entered its third day

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Doctor weeps as she tells Aoife Johnston inquest UHL was 'not a safe environment'
Doctor weeps as she tells Aoife Johnston inquest UHL was 'not a safe environment'
Dr Leandri Card told the inquest in Limerick she had been severely emotionally impacted by Aoife’s death and that the teenager’s death had led to her quitting the HSE

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston inquest hears University Hospital Limerick was 'akin to a war zone'
Aoife Johnston inquest hears University Hospital Limerick was 'akin to a war zone'
The inquest will examine the care provided to Aoife Johnston at UHL on the 17 and 18 of December 2022, with some 25 witnesses scheduled to give evidence

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston's parents 'begged' UHL staff for help but 'there was no help', inquest told
Aoife Johnston's parents 'begged' UHL staff for help but 'there was no help', inquest told
James and Carol Johnston gave emotional and harrowing evidence at Limerick Coroner’s Court of the final moments of their 16-year-old daughter’s death

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Health minister's crisis visit to Limerick hospital finds nurses and doctors 'burnt out'
Health minister's crisis visit to Limerick hospital finds nurses and doctors 'burnt out'
Stephen Donnelly said the UHL trolley crisis will not be resolved unless consultants become more visible on the emergency department floor

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

'Sense of hopelessness' among staff at Limerick hospital
'Sense of hopelessness' among staff at Limerick hospital
The people of the Treaty City want a hospital to be proud of, but UHL is proving inadequate, says Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Coronavirus - Tue Dec 29, 2020
Investigation after death of girl, 16, in University Hospital Limerick
The 16-year-old girl in question was admitted to the hospital, consistently the worst performer nationwide in terms of trolley numbers, three weeks ago with a respiratory complaint.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Aoife Johnston death: 'HSE doesn't know how to behave towards bereaved family'
Aoife Johnston death: 'HSE doesn't know how to behave towards bereaved family'
Family of Shannon teenager who died after waiting 12 hours for treatment at University Hospital Limerick learned details of independent investigation 'from the media'

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Coronavirus - Tue Dec 29, 2020
HSE boss intent on ‘appropriate justice’ over failures that led to death of Aoife Johnston at UHL
The 16-year-old died on December 19, 2022 after waiting 12 hours in the hospital’s emergency department for treatment for sepsis

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to meet with family of Aoife Johnston 'soon' 
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to meet with family of Aoife Johnston 'soon' 
Aoife, from Shannon, died at UHL on December 19, 2022, after waiting 12 hours for treatment at its emergency department 

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Family of Aoife Johnston not consulted on terms of reference of investigation into her death
Family of Aoife Johnston not consulted on terms of reference of investigation into her death
'There was absolutely no discussion or consultation with us, the legal representatives for the Johnson family, with the view to the makeup of those terms of reference'

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

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