Baby Stephen Smith was not recognised as having existed because he was born before 24 weeks' gestation and weighed less than 500g - but that finally changed last Friday
The parents of a stillborn baby have finally been recognised by the State with a retrospective certificate after a years-long legal battle.
READ MORE: Major update in mystery surrounding Kyran Durnin as 'a number of men' contact gardai in 'good faith' Little Stephen Smith was finally included in those criteria and, under the changes to the Civil Registration Act, was eligible for a retrospective stillbirth certificate.
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