The chief clinical director of University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is seeking an injunction over being placed on paid administrative leave following the death of student Aoife Johnston, as he denies any misconduct and questions the decision’s legality. Prof Brian Lenehan was part of a team that reinstated a protocol for dealing with overcrowding in the emergency department, which was defied due to safety concerns, leading to an inquiry into his actions and performance by the HSE. Despite concerns raised by a report following Johnston’s death, Lenehan argues that the decision to suspend him was unjustified and lacked proper procedure.
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Foreign criminals set to be deported straight after sentencing under new law
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a new law allowing immediate deportation of foreign criminals upon receiving a custodial sentence, aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding in England and Wales. Currently, foreign offenders make up about 12% of the prison population, and the legislation will expedite their deportation process significantly, potentially saving taxpayers money. Want More Context? 🔎
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