Coombe vaccine controversy rumbles on with flurry of letters Fallout from Covid-19 jabs for staff relatives sparks criticism and counter-criticism
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Prof Michael O’Connell, master of the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital on Cork Street, Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins
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The fallout from the Coombe’s controversial vaccination of relatives of staff has continued with a flurry of acrimonious letters involving the chair of the hospital’s board, one of its consultants, her husband and a Government Minister.
In her April 7th letter, Prof Murphy said the master has âoverall responsibility for the events relating to the vaccination of family members within the hospital and in a consultantâs homeâ.
âThis behaviour has been brought to the attention of the Medical Council and is likely to warrant a review process. He needs to stand aside in the best interests of the hospital,â she wrote.
âIt is the boardâs responsibility to hold Dr OâConnell accountable for his actions as master/CEO. The board has not fulfilled its duty and, contrary to the recent statement, it is failing in its responsibility to uphold the strong values of this community-based hospital.