The Hard Shoulder Andrew McGinley on Deirdre Morley inquest lawsuit
Nov 25, 2025
Andrew McGinley, a devoted father and advocate for child safety, discusses the tragic case surrounding the deaths of his children, Conor, Darragh, and Carla. He supports Deirdre Morley's judicial review of the coroner's limited inquest scope. Andrew highlights his concerns about the medical evidence presented and stresses the need for systemic reviews of child deaths. He passionately shares his motivation to campaign for reform, emphasizing the emotional toll of his loss and the importance of improving mental health and safety processes for children.
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Broaden Inquests Beyond Cause Of Death
- Andrew McGinley argues inquests should examine contributory factors, not just cause of death.
- He says examining those factors could enhance medical knowledge and prevent future deaths.
Decisions Were Made Without Parental Consent
- Andrew says clinicians made decisions about his children without his consent or knowledge.
- He finds it unacceptable that others could make life-affecting choices without parental involvement.
Disputed Value Of Trial Psychiatric Reports
- Andrew says the psychiatric reports used at the criminal trial do not satisfy him.
- He sought opinions from forensic psychiatrists outside the jurisdiction who agreed with his concerns.