Baby Faith Lanphier died at Cork University Maternity Hospital at the age of five days old. The death of the child left her distraught parents with questions for the HSE.
In the court the HSE made an apology to the parents of Faith that they claimed was sincere.
Faith tragically died when a catheter to give her nutrition was placed at a level to low.
Faith’s mother and father spoke about how the baby was born healthy and strong.
“It’s had a big impact. Since she died we are after having another little boy and a set of twins actually a month ago. But I thank God I got to hold Faith anyway, on the second and third day after she was born”.
Faith’s father Anthony stated that they now wanted to get on with the rest of their lives.
Faith’s mother and father sued for death of their child and for nervous shock. The High Court approved a compensation settlement which was not disclosed. The parents said that the apology was the most important part of this case.