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flag University Hospital Limerick apologized for care failures that led to baby Aoibheann Fitzgerald’s death in 2021.

flag University Maternity Hospital Limerick has apologized for care failures that contributed to the death of baby Aoibheann Fitzgerald during labor induction on August 12, 2021. flag The apology, delivered in court as part of a settled High Court case, acknowledged serious shortcomings including inadequate fetal monitoring, delayed transfer to the labor ward, and missed interventions. flag A systems analysis review identified systemic issues and recommended 12 improvements. flag The family, Aoife and Gary Fitzgerald, continue to grieve their daughter, though they have since had two more children. flag The hospital expressed deep sorrow and committed to learning from the tragedy.

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