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.
![Report uncovers “very serious concerns” over unnecessary hip surgeries in Dublin children’s hospitals [2025]](https://colemanlegalpartners.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Report-uncovers-very-serious-concerns-over-unnecessary-hip-surgeries-in-Dublin-childrens-hospitals-2025-Coleman-Legal-LLP-1080x628.webp)
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.
Portiuncula Hospital faces intensified scrutiny as a tenth external review into its maternity services begins, following a recent baby’s death.
Defective Blocks newsletter and latest updates.
Mother and Baby Homes redress newsletter and latest updates.
CAMHS newsletter and latest updates.
Susan is a qualified barrister and Head of Legal Services at Coleman Legal. She previously spent over 15 years working in the insurance industry, managing various personal injury litigation cases in the hospitality, retail, leisure, transport, and construction sectors.
Susan holds a BCL (Hons) Degree from University College Dublin and a Barrister of Law Degree from the Honorable Society of Kings Inns. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (DIT) and a Diploma in Arbitration (UCD).
