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Baby Mark's parents Róisín and Mark Molloy gave their reaction after the verdict was delivered yesterday

Father says no closure after inquiry into son's death

The father of a baby who died shortly after birth at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in 2012 has said he and his wife were "taken aback and very upset" by the verdict reached by the Medical Council yesterday.

Health • 25 Apr 18

Roísín and Mark Molloy have said they are devastated with the outcome of the inquiry

Doctor found not guilty of misconduct on most counts

A doctor in obstetrics and gynaecology has been found not guilty of professional misconduct or poor professional performance, on most counts by the Medical Council over the care of baby Mark Molloy.

Health • 25 Apr 18

The outcome of the Medical Council inquiry is due on 24 April

Medical Council inquiry retires to consider verdict

The Medical Council inquiry into the care of baby Mark Molloy and a registrar at Portlaoise Hospital has retired to start deliberations on 24 April.

News • 16 Mar 18

The fitness-to-practise inquiry centres on a doctor's care of the baby who died in 2012

Evidence about CTG machine at Mark Molloy case

An expert witness has told a Medical Council inquiry that he provided training to Portlaoise Hospital, regarding limitations to using the CTG machine, which records the foetal and maternal heart rate.

Health • 15 Mar 18

Doctor is facing seven allegations over care of Mark Molloy who died in 2012

Consultant gives evidence at Medical Council Inquiry

A Medical Council inquiry into 'Dr A' and his care of baby Mark Molloy at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in January 2012 has resumed.

Health • 14 Feb 18

Baby Mark died 22 minutes after his birth at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise

Doctor requests adjournment to see reported HSE review

A doctor at the centre of a Medical Council inquiry has sought an adjournment in order to see the outcome of a reported review by the Health Service Executive.

Medical Council • 12 Feb 18

Roisin and Mark Molloy's son died about 22 minutes after birth

Mother told baby was not in distress - medical inquiry

A Medical Council inquiry has resumed into the case of baby Mark Molloy, who died at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on 24 January 2012.

Ireland • 27 Nov 17

Mark Molloy