Stephen McMahon
Stephen McMahon is the chairman of the Irish Patients Association, a prominent patient advocacy group in Ireland. He has been vocal about the need for transparency and accountability in healthcare, particularly in light of ongoing concerns regarding maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital. Following the tragic death of a baby and multiple reviews into the hospital's maternity care, McMahon emphasized the necessity for an independent investigation to address the widespread issues and restore public confidence in the system.
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Executive Director Stephen McMahon said the tragedy has affected each and every one of us.
California avalanche victims identified: 6 mothers killed in Sierra Nevada
United States· 2026-02-20
Stephen McMahon, executive director of the Sugar Bowl Academy, emphasized the need for support for the victims' families.
California avalanche: 6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killedUnited States· 2026-02-20
Stephen McMahon, head of the Irish Patients’ Association, described the allegations as 'serious failures in care'.
‘Radical overhaul’ called for following mistreatment findings at Bloomfield Hospital – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-17
Stephen McMahon, chair of the Irish Patients Association said the investigation 'exposes a fundamental betrayal of patient trust'.
Doctor suspended abroad was still licensed in Ireland, investigation finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
Stephen McMahon, co-founder of the Irish Patients’ Association, highlighted that health system issues stem from capacity shortages.
Two-thirds of public hospitals have unsafe bed-occupancy levels in first half of 2025 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-10
Stephen McMahon, co-founder of the Irish Patients Association, said the long waiting list figures for children were shocking and unacceptable.
Number of children on community healthcare waiting lists rises to 42,000 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-05Stephen McMahon, co-founder and director of the Irish Patients’ Association, emphasized the importance of full transparency regarding the miscategorisation of pre-cancerous cells.
Dozens of Drogheda hospital patients had pre-cancerous cells miscategorised – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-26
Stephen McMahon said that, with 10 reviews ongoing at the hospital, the matter needs to be 'independently investigated up to and beyond the board of the HSE'.
Oireachtas health committee must hear from HSE on Portiuncula maternity services, says Opposition – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-18