Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2024
600. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the timeline for completion and publication of the independent review into spinal surgeries at Temple Street Children's Hospital, following the identification of 17 additional cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6537/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile concluding this review in a timely manner is important for all concerned, the review by Mr Nayagam is entirely independent. Therefore, a timeline for completion and publication of the independent review cannot be confirmed at this stage of the process.
Mr Nayagam has advised he deems it necessary to review cases from additional patient cohorts. This includes additional cases that have been identified as part of an internal clinical assurance process as potential “cases of concern”. These families have been informed. Other cases were selected at random by Mr Nayagam's Independent Review team. These families have also been informed.
Advocacy Groups have been advised that the Report will now be delayed, as well as of the necessity to review cases from additional patient cohorts.
