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.
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.
Death of baby at Portiuncala University hospital leads to new review
Portiuncula Hospital faces intensified scrutiny as a tenth external review into its maternity services begins, following a recent baby’s death.
Tusla report finds that children were left to cry due to insufficient staff at Wexford Creche
The latest Tusla report uncovers worrying conditions at a Wexford creche, where babies were left crying and staff struggled to meet basic care needs.
RTÉ Investigates to spotlight Christian Brothers abuse and asset handling
Philip Treacy of Coleman Legal features on RTÉ Investigates to highlight legal challenges survivors face in Christian Brothers abuse cases.

Christian brother who sexually assaulted seven boys while teaching in Kilkenny school had also abused 22 others
The Kilkenny school sexual abuse case involving Martin O’Flaherty reveals the suffering of 29 boys, with recent court proceedings uncovering new victims after 40 years.

Assessment of Needs for Children- Minister Norma Foley admits that “We need to do better”
The HSE has failed to carry out thousands of assessments of needs within the statutory timeframe, affecting children’s access to support services.
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