16-year-old Aoife Johnston died of suspected sepsis in December after a 14-hour wait due to hospital overcrowding, with her death deemed avoidable by a report.

Aoife Johnston, a 16-year-old from Clare, died in December 2022 at University Hospital Limerick after waiting nearly 14 hours for treatment of suspected sepsis. A report deemed her death "almost certainly avoidable," citing significant delays and hospital overcrowding. Her parents, Carol and James, criticized the lack of accountability and will speak publicly for the first time about their grief and the need for justice on RTÉ Prime Time.

October 03, 2024
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