Skip to main content
Department of Health Department of Health An Roinn Sláinte Männystrie O Pouste

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Topics
  • Publications
  • Consultations
  • Contact

Translation help

Translate this page

Select a language

  • Arabic — عربي
  • Chinese (Simplified) — 中文简体
  • Chinese (Traditional) — 中文繁體
  • Dutch — Nederlands
  • Filipino — Filipino
  • French — Français
  • German — Deutsch
  • Hungarian — Magyar
  • Irish — Gaeilge
  • Italian — Italiano
  • Latvian — Latviešu
  • Lithuanian — Lietuvių kalba
  • Polish — Polski
  • Portuguese — Português
  • Romanian — Română
  • Russian — Русский
  • Slovak — Slovenčina
  • Spanish — Español
  • Ukrainian — Українська
  • Department of Health’s response to the Report of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-Related Deaths

    Date published: 31 January 2018

    Commenting on the Report of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-Related Deaths, Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Richard Pengelly said: "The Department has today received the report from the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths, and would extend our thanks to the Inquiry Chairman, Mr Justice O'Hara and his team for their work.

    News

    “The thoughts of everyone today, first and foremost, are with the families of the children who tragically lost their lives and the Department is deeply sorry for the distress, hurt and loss suffered by the families.

    “The Inquiry report acknowledges the work that has been undertaken to address serious past failings and provide safe and accountable care in future. That vital work will continue, informed by the findings and recommendations of the Inquiry report.”

    Notes to editors:

    1. For media enquiries please contact the Department of Health Press Office on 028 9052 0575 or email. For out of hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07623 974373 and your call will be returned.

    2. Follow us on twitter @healthdpt.

    Latest news

    • Raw Disease Prevalence in Northern Ireland - 2025/26

      19 May 2026

    • First regional dementia awareness training announced

      18 May 2026

    • Publication of The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers Syndrome) in School Age Children in Northern Ireland. Annual report 2026

      14 May 2026

    • Minister Nesbitt publishes report on Cervical Screening Programme

      14 May 2026

    More news …
    Share this page Share on Facebook (external link opens in a new window / tab) Share on X (external link opens in a new window / tab) Share by email (external link opens in a new window / tab)

    Department footer links

    • Crown copyright
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy
    • Cookies
    • Accessibility
    • The Northern Ireland Executive
    • The Executive Office
    • Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Department for Communities
    • Department for Education
    • Department for the Economy
    • Department of Finance
    • Department for Infrastructure
    • Department for Health
    • Department of Justice
    • nidirect.gov.uk — the official government website for Northern Ireland citizens