Access to special education places in Ireland remains a major challenge. Families face rejection, delays and distress, often left with no option but legal action.
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.
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...
VHI launches probe into unnecessary hip surgeries in Dublin hospital Private health insurer VHI has begun a review of claims made under its health policies following the recent report issued in respect of hip surgeries at Temple Street and Cappagh. The report, carried...
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