Aoife Johnston

Increased overcrowding at UHL, despite increased staff and budget, has been a source of controversy

Hiqa says that despite improvements patients in emergency department of UHL are still at risk of harm

Minister ‘taken aback’ by testimony at Aoife Johnston inquest on conditions at UHL’s emergency department

The aftermath of the inquest

The inquest into the 16-year-old’s death in December 2022 heard harrowing details of an emergency department that simply could not function

Dr Yvonne Williams of Shannon Medical Centre said that trust in the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick had been eroded

Tragic death of 16-year-old Aoife Johnston by medical misadventure comes amid other concerning cases and warnings from campaigners

Verdict of medical misadventure recorded for 16-year-old who died of “treatable” illness

Verdict of medical misadventure recorded over death of 16-year-old at University Hospital Limerick

16-year-old girl ‘had no chance’ when she presented at the hospital due to overcrowded and ‘dangerous’ conditions, says emergency medicine consultant

Consultant microbiologist said a different outcome was ‘highly likely’ if treatment was given in appropriate manner

Parents of 16-year-old girl who died at University Hospital Limerick following a failure in her care give evidence