4 d. ago Doctor accused of dangerous driving causing death of his daughter hires crash expert before plea

The child passed away at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospital at Temple Street in Dublin nine days after the crash.

Events

1 week ago Review widened to include children who had hip dysplasia surgery outside Dublin

Review widened to include children who had hip dysplasia surgery outside Dublin  The Irish Independent

Politics

1 week ago Liverpool parade driver arrested over attempted murder remains in police custody

More than 50 people, including children, were treated in different hospitals.

Events

1 week ago Climate target failure: Ireland faces up to 11 National Children’s Hospitals worth of fines

Ireland is moving further away from achieving its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction of 51%.

Events

1 week ago Upset as families of children who had hip surgery told only one parent can go to assessments

Parents are demanding that independent clinical reviews of care be carried out as a matter of priority.

Society

1 week ago The Irish Times view on the audit of hip operations: change is needed at CHI

The Irish Times view on the audit of hip operations: change is needed at CHI  The Irish Times

Politics

2 w. ago HSE staff found to be 'ingratiating themselves financially' will be referred to gardaí, CEO says

The Sunday Times reported that an internal investigation at CHI found that a consultant abused the waiting list system while also delaying operations for sick children up to three years.

Economics

2 w. ago What’s in the hip surgery audit and how much harm has been done?

There was significant variation in the thresholds for surgery across three Dublin hospitals

Politics

2 w. ago Almost 500 children who had hip surgery in Dublin hospitals ‘should be recalled’

The children should undergo a standardised independent clinical review and radiological assessment, a report said.

Politics

2 w. ago Audit finds almost 70 per cent of hip operations in two children’s hospitals ‘unnecessary’

Report examined 147 surgeries performed at three hospitals between 2021 and 2023

Politics

2 w. ago Hip surgery audit: Almost 70% of operations in two children’s hospitals ‘unnecessary’

Report examined 147 surgeries performed at three hospitals between 2021 and 2023

Politics

2 w. ago Many surgeries on children's hips in two hospitals did not meet criteria for operating

The doctors who carried out the surgeries are still operating on children, with no disciplinary process being pursued at this time.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Crazy’ that Children’s Hospital deadline has been missed 15 times, Dáil hears

The project had been due to be completed in June, but has been delayed until September.

Events

2 w. ago Numbers working on children’s hospital project dropped by third since January, politicians hear

Fewer than 600 staff working on site, as construction firm presents ‘15th new timeline’ for completion

Politics

2 w. ago Opening of National Children's Hospital delayed for the 15th time

'It’s still not ready and with it already being delayed 15 times – a 16th time is very possible'

Politics

2 w. ago June 2026 now earliest date the National Children's Hospital will begin seeing patients

Asked if he has faith in the contractor BAM, the head of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board said “no”.

Science

2 w. ago National children’s hospital builder completes only 60% of progress

Delay has been confirmed to Public Accounts Committee, which will hold a meeting on the progress of the new hospital on Thursday

Politics

2 w. ago 'BAM’s pace is insufficient': National Children's Hospital delayed again until September 2025

The head of the body overseeing the development of the hospital has said this latest delay is “a cause of great frustation”.

Politics

2 w. ago Firm building the National Children's Hospital to sign €456m contract for Cork motorway this week

Local TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said that people in Cork are “very anxious” about the potential for cost overruns.

Politics

3 w. ago National children’s hospital: Completion delayed until at least September

Contractor pledged a new substantial finish date for hospital would be June 2025 – the 14th substantial completion date

Politics