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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 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

The council is examining the care of baby Mark Molloy at Midland Regional Hospital, POrtlaoise

Medical Council inquiry into care of baby adjourned

A Medical Council inquiry into 'Dr A' and his care of baby Mark Molloy at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in 2012 has heard from members of staff at the hospital.

Medical Council • 13 Feb 18

The review was set up after an investigation into baby deaths at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise

HSE maternity review highlights lack of 'compassion'

The HSE Maternity Clinical Complaints Review has said that for many of the complainants, compassion, sensitivity and understanding in the provision of expert clinical care was not always demonstrated.

Health • 23 May 17

The report was ordered following the deaths of five babies at the Midlands Regional Hospital

HIQA to publish report on Portlaoise hospital

The Chief Executive of the Health Information & Quality Authority, Phelim Quinn has said the watchdog hopes to publish its report into the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise shortly.

News • 06 May 15

The committee meeting was convened after a report by RTÉ's Investigations Unit into deaths at the hospital

Crown says mind blown by Portlaoise report

Independent Senator John Crown has said his mind has been blown by the report into the deaths of four babies at Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

News • 06 Mar 14

James Reilly said he will take whatever actions are necessary

HSE apologises over Portlaoise baby deaths

The HSE has tonight apologised unequivocally to the families affected by the deaths of four babies at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

News • 30 Jan 14

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise