A coroner's inquest at Galway Coroner's Court has recorded a verdict of medical misadventure in the death of a baby boy, Ódhran Dever, at University Hospital Galway. The coroner described the case as one of the saddest inquests he has ever dealt with.
The inquest heard details surrounding the circumstances of Ódhran's death during birth. The verdict of medical misadventure indicates that the death resulted from a medical procedure or treatment that went wrong, rather than from natural causes or negligence.
The family of the deceased, a couple from County Mayo, were present at the proceedings. The coroner extended his condolences to the family.
University Hospital Galway has not yet issued a public statement regarding the verdict. The inquest's findings are expected to be reviewed by relevant authorities.
