Savita Halappanavar

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Mark Molloy, father of baby who died in Portlaoise hospital, steps down after six months

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Sepsis death rate rises again after falling for a decade

Almost one in five people with sepsis last year died, with mortality rate up 10.1% on 2017

Take a new Vue of Irish art at the RHA

The National Contemporary Art Fair which opens in November will showcase the latest work from Irish artists

Coroner flags Savita guidelines ahead of McEvoy inquest

Counsel ‘should study protocols’ before hearing into mother’s death after giving birth

HSE wins global award for tackling sepsis amid Savita reforms

Changes sparked by Savita Halappanavar’s death contribute to fall in mortality rate

HSE looks to recruit clinical lead for abortion services rollout

Nine months after service introduced part-time two-year position to be filled

Reporting of inquest into mother’s death ‘extremely important’

Karen McEvoy (24) died on Christmas Day last year one week after giving birth

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Figures suggest surge in abortions post-repeal

If the trend continues, more than 5,000 preborn children will be dead

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Long hours, low pay, stresses and strains of local politics exercise the public mind

National Maternity Strategy: Funding for new elements halted

Money effectively going to abortion since January, says steering group member

Death of woman from sepsis examined by three separate inquiries

‘Serious questions to be answered’, says National Women’s Council of Ireland director

Should you feel safe in the Irish health system?

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Actor Emma Watson writes open letter to ‘passionate, vivacious leader’ Savita Halappanavar

‘Harry Potter’ actor writes: ‘In your memory, we continue the fight for reproductive justice’

Number of hospital patients dying from sepsis has declined

Minister says sepsis can affect any person of any age, irrespective of underlying good health or medical conditions

Maternity hospital’s move to new site not on hold because of legal action

National Maternity Hospital trying to stop HIQA investigation ordered following death of patient

Cora Sherlock: Repeal of Eighth Amendment ‘radical drift backwards’

Advocate encouraged by number of young who engaged with anti-abortion movement

Legislation requires objectors to refer patients seeking abortions

Minister for Health confirms abortion services ‘will be provided on a universal basis’

Infant Baptism is enforced membership of the Catholic Church, says Mary McAleese

Conscience in the Catholic Church is supreme, above teachings of Pope and bishops

McAleese will not go to confession over referendum Yes vote

Church hasn’t ‘come to terms with clash between people’s human rights and canon law’

‘Crucial’ legislation on maternity deaths is held up

Delays are ‘utterly disgraceful’ and ‘beyond acceptable’, says Clare Daly

RTÉ received 1,277 complaints about abortion debate

More than 90% of those contacting broadcaster felt Yes campaign treated unfairly

On May 25th, I publicly acknowledged my abortion after 1,349 days of shame

I couldn't come home from New York to vote. So I shared my story instead, hoping to convince others

How the death of Savita Halappanavar revolutionised Ireland

The 2012 tragedy unified Irish women and feminist groups behind change on abortion

Indian community in Galway welcomes referendum result

Savita Halappanavar’s friend says result reflects a resounding trust in women

Ireland's abortion referendum result in five charts

The highest, the lowest, the most and the least of the Eighth Amendment referendum

‘In tears’: Irish in Australia celebrate after long-distance abortion campaign

Emigrants gather in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns as referendum results announced

Flowers, notes and messages placed at mural of Savita in Dublin

Mural has become a focal point of remembrance of Ms Halappanavar

Woman who shared emotional moment with Simon Harris says he’s ‘an absolute hero’

Laura Mahon seeing talking to and hugging Simon Harris

Savita Halappanavar’s parents ‘really, really happy’ after abortion vote

Father asks for legislation to be named ‘Savita’s law’ after thanking Irish people

Vote Yes to remove the harmful Eighth Amendment

Comment: The Constitution is too blunt an instrument to regulate crisis pregnancies

My life was informed by the Eighth Amendment but I can’t vote on it

I want my goddaughter’s life to be free of the subconscious fears that have ruled mine

An abortion debate between ‘two men who will never experience a crisis pregnancy’

Prime Time review: A relatively calm affair that worked hard to maintain balance

Head of Savita Halappanavar inquiry calls for Yes vote

Prof Sabaratnam Arulkumaran says legalising abortion ‘a public health issue’

Maureen Dowd: Ireland in midst of existential battle over abortion

Friday’s referendum is fractious vote, dividing families and friends on long-hidden issue

Savita’s father calls for repeal as campaigns target undecided

‘I hope the people of Ireland will remember the fate of our daughter on the day of the referendum’

‘My circumstances were the same as Savita Halappanavar’s’

I had symptoms of septicaemia but was refused care, as my baby still had a heartbeat

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