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Demonstrators hold placards in support of legislative change on abortion in 2012

Savita case led to changes in medical practice

The mural of Savita Halappanavar became a focal point for supporters of a Yes vote

Savita messages to be preserved by Dublin City Library

The mural of Savita Halappanavar, which was the focal point for supporters of a Yes vote in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment, has been removed with the messages left by the public set to be digitised and preserved by Dublin City Library and Archives.

Eighth Amendment • 31 May 18

Two women stand at the Savita Halappanavar mural in Dublin today

Savita's father expresses delight at poll outcome

The father of dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died of sepsis in Galway in 2012 after being denied an abortion during a protracted miscarriage, has expressed delight as the Yes side heads for victory.

Eighth Amendment • 28 May 18

Savita Halappanavar died at Galway University Hospital on Sunday 28 October 2012

Savita Halappanavar's parents call for Yes vote

Savita Halappanavar's parents are calling for a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum and asking voters to remember their daughter on Friday.

Eighth Amendment • 20 May 18

Committee votes not to retain Eighth Amendment in full

The Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution has agreed not to recommend the retention of the amendment in full.

Eighth Amendment • 29 Nov 17

Savita Halappanavar died in October 2012 at University Hospital Galway

Staff disciplined over Savita Halappanavar death

The Health Service Executive has confirmed that disciplinary action has been taken against nine staff at University Hospital Galway following an investigation into the death of Savita Halappanavar at the hospital in October 2012.

News • 11 Sep 14

External experts are assisting in the disciplinary process following the death of Savita Halappanavar

External experts for GUH Savita Halappanavar probe

External experts are assisting in the disciplinary process that is under way at Galway University Hospital following the death of Savita Halappanavar.

News • 27 Nov 13

Savita Halappanavar died at University Hospital Galway last October

Actions of all staff in Savita case to be reviewed

Praveen Halappanavar has expressed concern that an inquiry into the actions of staff members who treated his wife at University Hospital Galway is to be conducted by hospital management.

News • 18 Oct 13

Savita Halappanavar died at Galway University Hospital last year

HSE group meets over Halappanavar report

A special board meeting of the HSE West/North West Hospital Group has ended after four hours of talks at Galway University Hospital.

News • 17 Oct 13

The HIQA report found there were several missed opportunities that could have saved Savita Halappanavar's life

HSE to seek increased maternity staffing levels

Minister for Health James Reilly has said he wants to make clear that no staffing issue can explain away the lack of basic clinical care that took place in the case of Savita Halappanavar.

News • 10 Oct 13

The report found the outcome for Savita Halappanavar may have been different if missed opportunities were acted on

HIQA report on Savita 'disturbing reading'- Reilly

Minister for Health James Reilly has said the HIQA report into issues relating to the death of Savita Halappanavar makes for very disturbing reading.

News • 11 Sep 14

Solicitors for Praveen Halappanavar filed legal papers against the HSE West and Dr Katherine Astbury

Legal action taken against HSE over Savita death

Praveen Halappanavar, the husband of Savita Halappanavar has initiated legal action against the Health Service Executive.

News • 22 Sep 13

Praveen Halappanavar said the HSE report was nowhere near getting to the truth

Halappanavar received abuse after wife's death

Praveen Halappanavar has said he has received a number of abusive letters since his wife Savita's death at Galway University Hospital last October.

News • 04 Jul 13

The inquest into Savita Halappanavar's death recorded a verdict of medical misadventure

Halappanavar to issue legal action against HSE

Praveen Halappanavar's solicitor has said High Court proceedings will be issued this week against the HSE for alleged negligence in the death of Mr Halappanavar's wife Savita last October.

News • 04 Jul 13

Rosters at Galway University Hospital are being sought by the Nursing and Midwifery Board

Duty rosters of GUH sought by nursing board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland has requested Galway University Hospital to provide the duty rosters for nursing and midwifery staff at the hospital during the care of Savita Halappanavar.

News • 20 Jun 13

An inquest found Savita Halappanavar's death came as a result of medical misadventure

UHG staff 'threatened' after Halappanavar death

Several members of staff at University Hospital Galway reportedly received threats in the aftermath of the death of Savita Halappanavar.

News • 18 Jun 13

Dr Philip Crowley has urged that recommendations around the management of sepsis be implemented in aftermath of death of Savita Halappanavar

HSE to 'fully implement' Savita recommendations

The Health Service Executive has promised to fully implement all the recommendations in the clinical review into the death of Savita Halappanavar.

News • 14 Jun 13

Praveen Halappanavar believes a number of issues are outstanding

Praveen Halappanavar likely to take legal action

Praveen Halappanavar's solicitor has said there is a strong likelihood that his client will take legal action in an effort to ascertain exactly why his wife died.

News • 14 Jun 13

The final HSE review into Savita Halappanavar's death has been published

Gravity of Savita case not recognised - HSE review

The HSE Clinical Review into the death of Savita Halappanavar has found there was "a lack of recognition of the gravity of the situation and the increasing risk to the life of the mother".

News • 14 Jun 13

A jury returned a verdict of medical misadventure in the inquest into Savita Halappanavar's death

Halappanavar solicitor 'pleased' with HSE meeting

The HSE has said that its investigation into the death of Savita Halappanavar will be finalised as soon as is practicably possible, following feedback from Mr Halappanavar's solicitor and a family representative today.

News • 15 May 13

Savita Halappanavar died at Galway University Hospital following a miscarriage

Shortcomings in Halappanavar care identified

An expert witness has identified shortcomings in the way Savita Halappanavar was treated at Galway University Hospital as her condition deteriorated.

News • 27 Oct 15

Gerard O'Donnell (r) said Praveen Halappanavar wants to know why his wife died

Interpreting the law a factor in Halappanavar case

The HSE's draft report into the death of Savita Halappanavar says that difficulty in interpreting the law on abortion by the medical personnel at Galway University Hospital was a factor in the case.

News • 02 Apr 13

Gerard O'Donnell (R) said his client Praveen Halappanavar (L) is unhappy with 108-page review

Praveen Halappanavar unhappy with HSE review

The solicitor for Praveen Halappanavar has said his client is unhappy with the 108-page Health Service Executive's clinical review into his wife's death, which finds shortcomings in her care.

News • 01 Apr 13

Savita Halappanavar died in Galway University Hospital last year

Praveen Halappanavar upset at draft report leak

The solicitor representing the husband of Savita Halappanavar has said his client is very upset at the manner in which an apparent draft of the report into the death of his wife at Galway University Hospital was leaked today.

News • 13 Feb 13

Praveen Halappanavar has always maintained that Savita had requested a termination on several occasions

Savita's request for termination was recorded

Medical notes by the consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist that treated Savita Halappanavar indicate that she made a request for the termination of her pregnancy.

News • 18 Jan 13