Health minister Stephen Donnelly misled public about suspended spinal implant rods

Fianna Fáil health minister Stephen Donnelly misled the public when he wrongly claimed that a controversial surgery for children with serious spinal conditions had been suspended.

Children's Health Ireland ignored Ombudsman request on delayed operation for child with scoliosis

Children's Health Ireland (CHI) ignored appeals from the Ombudsman for Children's Office (OCO) for information concerning a sick child whose parents had raised concerns about her care.

Ex-Fianna Fáil adviser Frank Dunlop acted as director from prison despite disqualification

Disgraced ex-Fianna Fáil adviser Frank Dunlop continued to act as a company director from his prison cell despite being disqualified after his conviction for bribing public representatives.

Comment: The very concept of Michael Healy-Rae

Left wing protests were in fact expressions of democracy, of the will of the people, in the face of a democratic deficit. Last week’s protest was driven by ethnonationalism and transphobia imported, ironically, from Britain. They’re not the same.

Temple Street management knew about unlicensed springs earlier than claimed

Senior management at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street knew that unlicensed springs had been used in spinal surgery in May this year.

Department disputes defence lobbyist account of meeting with Simon Coveney

During his time as defence minister Simon Coveney met with defence lobbyists – who’d previously talked with him about the sale of Irish military tech to the US – but didn’t record what was discussed during the encounter.

Comment: This state has never cherished its children equally. Neglect is state policy

If Nelson Mandela was right when he said, “The true character of society is revealed in how it treats its children,” then Irish society, this state, is sociopathic.

Child’s death flagged as CHI management urged resumption of operations

During tense discussions this March, Temple Street management urging surgeons to resume spina bifida surgeries had to be reminded that surgeries were suspended because of alarmingly high rates of post-operative complications – including the death of a child.

Doctor at centre of Temple Street scandal remains on National Orthopaedic Hospital medical board

The doctor referred to the Irish Medical Council amid the ongoing scandal at Temple Street Children’s Hospital remains a member of the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh’s medical board.

Father of Temple Street patient denied participation in review, refused access to report

The father of a seriously ill spina bifida patient at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street (CHI) was denied the right to participate in a review of surgery at the hospital.

Unlicensed implants made with non-medical parts used in Temple Street spinal operations – surgery suspended

Certain Spina bifida-related surgeries remains suspended at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street (CHI) for almost a year amid serious allegations that unlicensed devices made with non-medical parts have been implanted in child patients.

Fianna Fáil county councillor and convicted drink driver wants safer roads – was himself disqualified from driving

A Fianna Fáil county councillor using his social media profiles to call for safer roads has been suspended from driving for almost two years for a drink driving conviction.