Ireland Case No. 3254Medical negligence (civil) · Co. Dublin · 9 Feb 2020
High Court orders genetic testing before medical negligence case against HSE can proceed
Judge Garret Simons at the High Court ruled that the parents of a girl suing the HSE for alleged medical negligence in her treatment in February 2020 must allow themselves and their daughter to undergo genetic testing before the case can proceed, granting a stay on the proceedings pending the tests.
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Key facts
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- whatThe child was admitted to a hospital the month following her birth. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBlood testing showed an abnormally low haemoglobin level. (irishtimes.com)
- whatAn MRI brain scan recorded certain findings. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe HSE admits breach of duty of care in relation to certain matters but denies causation. (irishtimes.com)
- whenA neurodevelopmental assessment was carried out on 27 February 2020. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged negligence occurred between 9 and 25 February 2020. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Garret Simons granted a stay on the medical negligence proceedings pending genetic testing. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDr Samantha Doyle is a biochemical geneticist and clinical lead for perinatal genomics at the National Maternity Hospital. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge said the parents' solicitor's affidavit was inappropriate as the solicitor lacked the requisite independence or expertise to offer an admissible opinion on genetic testing. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Apr2026Parents alleging medical negligence of daughter must undergo genetic testing, court rules
Initial report of the High Court ruling granting a stay on the medical negligence proceedings pending genetic testing of the parents and child.
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