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.

Varadkar donor lobbied taoiseach on behalf of Airbnb

The PR company that made donations to Leo Varadkar that the taoiseach didn’t declare twice lobbied him on behalf of Airbnb over the last year.

Irish standards body lost accreditation concerning 'competence, consistency and impartiality'

Ireland’s official state standards body – currently being sued by a Donegal husband and wife for its alleged failures in the county’s mica crisis – has admitted to losing one of its international accreditations.

Ex-Fianna Fáil councillor and current judge failed to declare property interests

A former Fianna Fáil councillor who was today sworn in as a District Court judge failed to declare his ownership of three properties in his annual ethics returns.

SIPO blocks access to Varadkar's donation statement

SIPO has flouted electoral law by refusing access to Leo Varadkar’s most recent donation statement.

Law Society refuses to accept Ombudsman’s adverse finding over investigation into its president

The Law Society refuses to accept the adverse findings of an Ombudsman investigation into how the society handled a complaint against its sitting president.

IDA and Varadkar promised more than 200 jobs in one announcement. Less than a quarter materialised

Less than a quarter of 206 jobs at seven companies promised by Leo Varadkar and the IDA in October 2020 were actually delivered.