Assessment of Need delays in Ireland are at record levels, with children facing waiting times of more than two years and families left without timely support guaranteed under the Disability Act 2005.
A High Court ruling allows a woman to continue her sexual abuse civil claim against her brother. The court found no unfair trial risk despite a 40-year delay in bringing the case.
The North Kerry CAMHS Review led by Dr. Colette Halpin has completed its assessment of around 300 patient files, but the report remains unpublished despite being drafted in June 2025. This delay is causing significant distress for affected families, particularly given that 50% of reviewed cases have resulted in apologies from the HSE, compared to just 15% in the South Kerry Maskey Review.
Assessment of Need delays reach record levels in Ireland Children with disabilities are facing record delays in accessing their legal entitlement to an Assessment of Need (AON), with new data revealing widespread breaches of the six-month statutory deadline set out...
Man’s attempt to halt sister’s sexual abuse civil claim fails A man has failed in his bid to prevent his sister from pursuing a sexual abuse civil claim for damages over allegations of sexual abuse and rape committed against her during her childhood. The woman asserts...
The North Kerry CAMHS “Lookback Review,” led by Dr. Colette Halpin and a team of independent consultants, has completed the review of around 300 patient files. This comprehensive North Kerry CAMHS Review was initiated following an audit that revealed...
Sodium Valproate Inquiry in Ireland opens. The Sodium Valproate Inquiry in Ireland officially commenced on 22 July 2025, having been initially announced in November 2020 and approved by the Cabinet in July 2023. Barrister Bríd O’Flaherty BL was appointed as the...
CHI apologises to families amid concerns over the CHI hip surgery review Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has issued an apology to children and families affected by failures in clinical governance and standards of care following revelations emerging from the ongoing...