The Sodium Valproate Inquiry in Ireland officially commenced on 22 July 2025, marking a crucial investigation into the historical use of this epilepsy drug and its devastating effects on children exposed in the womb. This comprehensive inquiry, chaired by Barrister Bríd O’Flaherty BL, will examine decades of prescribing practices, regulatory oversight, and the adequacy of patient warnings regarding Sodium Valproate’s risks to unborn children.
VHI has begun investigating claims for unnecessary hip surgeries at Temple Street and Cappagh hospitals. This follows a report detailing procedures that didn’t meet clinical thresholds, prompting the insurer to review its reimbursement protocols and the medical necessity of these operations.
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...
Audit reveals serious concerns over unnecessary hip surgeries in Dublin children’s hospitals. A recently published audit into developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) surgeries performed on children in Dublin has revealed “grave concerns,” with a...
Portiuncula University Hospital maternity care review The maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe, County Galway, are under heightened scrutiny following the tragic death of another newborn. This incident has triggered a tenth external...
Crying children left without comfort at Wexford Creche Tusla has published its report following an inspection at Discoveryland Creche and Montessori in Wexford town. Inspectors found that babies and toddlers were left to cry for long periods of time as there were not...
RTÉ Investigates: Legal spotlight on Christian Brothers abuse and assets Coleman Legal’s senior Solicitor, Philip Treacy, will appear on the highly anticipated RTÉ Investigates programme tonight Thursday, 1 May, at 9.35 pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, entitled RTÉ...
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