Fergal Malone

Fergal Malone

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Fergal Malone is a prominent obstetrician and gynecologist known for his work at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, where he has spoken publicly about the challenges faced by parents receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis and the high rate of termination following such diagnoses.

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Professor Fergal Malone has seen the shift to older motherhood play out in Ireland’s busiest maternity hospitals.

Why are women having children at an older age, and why does it matter? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-25
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Fergal Malone, professor in obstetrics at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, discusses the increase in older mothers and the associated risks.

drivers, risks and mitigation – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-08
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Prof Fergal Malone noted that about 95 percent of parents whose babies are diagnosed with Down syndrome choose to terminate the pregnancy.

‘It teaches you to be a better person’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-05
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