The heartbroken husband of Indian woman Savita Halappanavar can’t bear to return to their family home in Galway.
Praveen Halappanavar has been the center of media attention since his wife died after a hospital refused to terminate her pregnancy.
The 34-year-old has demanded a sworn public enquiry by the Irish government into the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death.
He has returned to Ireland and is due to return to his job as an engineer with Boston Scientific in two weeks.
But Praveen cannot bear to return to the home he shared with his dentist wife.
Close friend Harshad Holehonnur told the Irish Sun: “Praveen has not returned to that house and is continuing to stay with different friends for now.
“It is far too painful for him to return there. Praveen is becoming stronger with every interview he has carried out and he is drawing strength from the Irish people.
“I know he is overwhelmed by the support and this is helping him to carry on his fight.”
Praveen’s solicitor Gerald O’Donnell has again stated that his client is prepared to bring his case to the European Court for Human Rights.
He has also said he will not relent and co-operate with the recently announced State inquiry into his 31-year-old wife’s tragic case.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.EamonnDublin | Nov 29, 2012, 09:11 AM EST
NONE of us knows what happened in Galway. Wait for the Inquiry. I don't know what part of the world you live in, but, if you are in Ireland, you will know that the position has changed dramatically in the last 24 hours. Even those who were in the vanguard of the attackwagon are now agreeing that the death of Mrs. Halappavanar had NOTHING to do with an abortion. So, now, let's start talking a bit of sense, shall we? For starters, you might begin by recognising that IRELAND has one of the very best safety records - for the mother and the baby - in the world. And THAT is whether you like it or not! Éamonn, Dublin, Very Proud to be Irish.
misneac | Nov 27, 2012, 10:25 PM EST
Anglo Norman ,could I ask you what has the Vatican got to do with this case ? The answer is nothing ! Constitutional matters in Ireland are the wishes of all people and religions ,including Protestants ,Hindus ,Moslems ,Jews etc .and all have voted accordingly and have been happy to avail of one of the worlds best maternity care !
Bocktherobber | Nov 27, 2012, 04:25 PM EST
Billie -- It's great that you feel so smug. Thanks for your contribution.
anglo-norman | Nov 27, 2012, 01:41 PM EST
Quite right. This poor man is suffering unbearable pain. I hope he sues the Irish Government/Vatican for this latest stupid needless tragedy.
goldenblade | Nov 27, 2012, 09:37 AM EST
Rest in peace Savita. And honestly, all the bickering on here is shameful in the face of an uncessary death and the grief of her family. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. Bunch of kids.
billie061 | Nov 27, 2012, 12:42 AM EST
Regardless of nationality a man has lost his wife and child and his heart must be breaking, particularly as his wife could have been saved.
anglo-norman | Nov 26, 2012, 07:39 PM EST
Eamonn- keep it intellectual not emotional son...
Bocktherobber | Nov 26, 2012, 07:20 PM EST
That's known as a typo, Ramonn.
EamonnDublin | Nov 26, 2012, 07:11 PM EST
I'm off to bed now. You two can carry on throwing the rubbish around. Don't stay up too late - you probably have to collect the social welfare cash in the morning. Oh, and grow a sense of humour, even a hint of one. I just LOVE this stuff!! By the way, Bockyboy, it's "Savita", with an "S". You're getting it all mixed up as usual! Isn't he, Anglo, "Son"?
anglo-norman | Nov 26, 2012, 06:11 PM EST
Eamonn- It's not cool to post while drunk son.
Bocktherobber | Nov 26, 2012, 05:54 PM EST
Eamonn -- You're fitting in pretty well with the debating standard of IrishCentral. How about engaging with the point that Pavita's nationality is irrelevant?
EamonnDublin | Nov 26, 2012, 04:52 PM EST
"Anglo-norman" - You tell me to "calm down" - and YOU send in three posts one after the other!! You must be very excited, "son". "Bocktherobber" - Stop it!! You are really gas. I think I actually get it now though - you're just PRETENDING to be totally stupid and annoying? You are probably a really nice guy, but just can't help acting daft. I suppose you think a "rational discussion" is where the intelligence is rationed. Now, let's all join hands and sing "Hava Nagila". Which key would you guys like? Please don't get too excited now, if you reply again, I'll be getting big-headed, thinking I am "winning" this rubbish excuse for a debate. I really LOVE this stuff!!!
Bocktherobber | Nov 26, 2012, 04:23 PM EST
Rational discussion, Eamonn? Maybe not. When you accuse people of invoking racism, you'd need to have your facts all in a line. I haven't accused anyone of racism, but there's a distinct whiff of xenophobia about your comments. As regards Mairint, I'm not so sure if it stops at a dislike of foreigners. Anyway, enjoy your vomiting.
anglo-norman | Nov 26, 2012, 03:30 PM EST
Chill out Eamonn we are all adults here
anglo-norman | Nov 26, 2012, 03:27 PM EST
You need to calm down Eamon, we are all adults here...
EamonnDublin | Nov 26, 2012, 02:26 PM EST
"Bocktherobber" - People like you make me want to vomit. You will carry on with a ridiculous twisting and turning, accusing others of saying things they didn't say, indulging in silly semantics. You accused me of having "a problem with foreigners" - in modern contextual English (a living language) that is accusing me of racism. If you want to say you accused me of xenophobia, carry on - I am neither racist nor xenophobic. Your second "point" (for want of a more fitting word or phrase) - I did not draw a "distinction" between Savita's case and that of Irish people. I drew a comparison between Savita's case and the case of Irish people. Yes, semantics! Like it? Love it! Now, go and annoy your pet rabbit. I have better things to be doing than indulging eejits like you.
anglo-norman | Nov 26, 2012, 02:24 PM EST
Eamon you need to take your foot out of your mouth son..
Bocktherobber | Nov 26, 2012, 11:55 AM EST
No, Eamonn. That's not racism. That's xenophobia. Time to brush up on your definitions. And you certainly did make an issue of Savita's non-national status. Why else would you draw a distinction between her case and that of Irish people? At least Mairint is open about it.
EamonnDublin | Nov 26, 2012, 11:17 AM EST
Now, "Bocktherobber", Are you sitting comfortably? Firstly, you did indeed address me, by name, personally, when you questioned me in your post of November 25th at 6.31 pm. Read it now, please, then we can move on. O.K.? Alright then, secondly, you specifically said that I (Eamonn) "have a problem with foreigners". Racism is exactly that - "having a problem with foreigners". Therefore, you accuse me of racism although I did not mention foreigners, non-Irish, non-nationals, anything like that. O.K.? Now, we can move on to the third piece. Thirdly, I did not mention the word "India" or the word "foreigner" in my post. I simply said that there will be a lot of Irish people "wondering why their own tragedies have passed totally unnoticed and unremarked upon". See, no mention by me of anything in your false accusation.So, you see, Bock, your attempt to insult me is totally without foundation and has unveiled you as a poster who decides in his own mind what he wants to falsely accuse others of saying, in order that you can advance a reply to your fictitious imaginings. If you consider mine to have been a "red herring", you must now see yours as an enormous Crimson Killer Humpback Whales. Éamonn, Dublin.
Bocktherobber | Nov 26, 2012, 07:48 AM EST
Eamonn -- First of all I wasn't talking to you, unless you also happen to be Mairint. Second, I said nothing about racism, so don't put words in my mouth. Third, all this talk about India is irrelevant since the problem happened in Ireland and we must deal with its implications. So, let's have less of the red herrings please.
EamonnDublin | Nov 26, 2012, 04:15 AM EST
"Bocktherobber" - Any intelligent reading of my post will show that I consider there is a "problem" in that Irish people may well consider that their own tragedies got no responses or sympathies from our polticians. I speak from personal experience. There are many others, including other recent deaths in childbirth. Please don't be so glib with your "racist" rubbish. Éamonn.
Bocktherobber | Nov 25, 2012, 08:04 PM EST
Mairint -- It looks like you have a huge problem with foreigners. Why not just come straight out and admit it instead of pretending to say something else?
mairint | Nov 25, 2012, 06:50 PM EST
So Praveen is now free to go home to India and fight for the protection of women and infants there. How about the pediatrican who was beaten up by her surgeon husband for not aborting their two daughters, thrown down the stairs, as was one of the little babies, threatened by his family etc. Yes, lots for you to do back in the reality of India.
Bocktherobber | Nov 25, 2012, 06:31 PM EST
In their stupidity, some of the commenters here can't understand that this is not just about Praveen halappanavar. It could affect any of us. But why let that get in the way when you have a problem with foreigners? Isn't that right, Eamonn?
Bocktherobber | Nov 25, 2012, 05:58 PM EST
Following the personal 30 minute meeting of Mr. Halappanavar with the Minister for Health, the presidential utterance regarding the case (or "un-presidential" may be more apt) the Dáil Eireann debates, the two - possibly three - inquiries and the 24/7 fawning, craw thumping, politicians and media commentaries, there will be a lot of Irish people wondering why their own tragedies have passed totally unnoticed and unremarked upon. Éamonn, Dublin.
Bocktherobber | Nov 25, 2012, 04:00 PM EST
I wonder why he will not cooperate with the state inquiry. It can do nothing but support him in his European Court of Human Rights appeal, and it may have more teeth to it.
cillowen | Nov 25, 2012, 02:03 PM EST
were it natives they'd be saying "it was a thing of nothing."