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August 12, 2025

Sexual abuse civil claim: legal battle over alleged abuse continues

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.

July 23, 2025

The delay in publishing the report on the Lookback Review in North Kerry CAMHS is distressing for the affected families.

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 Colette Halpin has completed its assessment of around 300 patient files, but the report remains unpublished despite being drafted in June 2025.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.

July 23, 2025

Sodium Valproate Inquiry [2025]

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 BrÃd 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.

June 27, 2025

CHI apologises to families amid concerns over CHI hip surgery review

The CHI hip surgery review has uncovered serious issues in paediatric care, prompting an apology from CHI and a commitment to reform.

June 3, 2025

VHI launches investigation into unnecessary hip surgeries that were the subject of health insurance claims

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.

May 26, 2025

Report uncovers “very serious concerns” over unnecessary hip surgeries in Dublin children’s hospitals [2025]

A recent audit has uncovered alarming concerns over unnecessary hip surgery in Dublin children's hospitals, with hundreds of cases flagged for urgent review and follow-up.