Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 28 September 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Spinal Surgery Issues at Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Children's Health Ireland

Photo of Michael McNamaraMichael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

They did have a look at the facilities but they say, for the purposes of their report, that it did not include an assessment of the facilities, physical space, equipment, instruments, or other specific conditions. The other aspect of this is that there are two main and separate issues. One is the use of non-authorised equipment, that is, springs, and the other is negative patient outcomes, most tragically in the case of Dollceanna Carter. Like Ms Hardiman, I wish to extend my sympathies, and I am sure we all would, to her family. As the mother of a young child, I am sure it is an incredible burden to carry, as I am sure it is for the medical professionals involved in her care. Ms Hardiman mentioned sharing the incident review report with Ms Carter's family. Is that review completed?

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