The husband of Savita Halappanavar will today be given a draft report of the investigation into the death of his wife. Praveen Halappanavar will also be invited to make contributions and seek adjustments if he sees fit.
Savita Halappanavar was 17 weeks pregnant when she was admitted to University Hospital Galway on October 21st last year.
The 31-year-old Indian woman suffered a miscarriage and died from suspected blood poisoning a week later. Her husband insists she was denied a termination after learning she was miscarrying.
'Legal issues' delayed report
The Health Service Executive (HSE) inquiry set up in the wake of her death was tasked with identifying any shortcomings in her care. Yesterday the Health Minister confirmed that Praveen Halappanavar will be given a draft report of that report
And he said he would be invited to have an input before it is published. James Reilly insists he has yet to see the draft report but says it will be brought to Cabinet once Mr. Halappanavar has had a chance to go through it.
Minister Reilly said last week there were legal issues delaying the publication of the report which is formulated and then sent out to people mentioned in it.
