Adam Higgins

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[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

Surgery wait lists for kids:
Ortho: 775 with 289 for +1 year
Spinal: 288 with 35 +1 year,
Urology: 430 with 161 +1 year.

Today, we launch our Kids Can't Wait campaign to push for action to tackle these wait lists.

For info and to sign our petition: https://t.co/LiFSMxptYS

[John Mooney @JohnMooneyIRL]

This long read looks at the events surrounding Harvey Morrison's death which have resulted in a statuatory inquiry in @CHI_Ireland. Harvey's death is probably one of several likely to be investigated. #JusticeforHarvey

https://t.co/JoNDdUwqZF

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

The Tánaiste and the Minister for Health have said they intend to bring a memo to Government recommending a statutory public model of inquiry in relation to issues relating to the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida
https://t.co/OY0Ac20o12

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

"This is the Mother and Baby Home crisis of our generation" - harrowing evidence heard in Leinster House today about the failings in care for children with scoliosis and spina bifida

https://t.co/hB3Ju5yGyr

@TomClonan @scolionetwork @SBH_PAG

[The Irish Sun @IrishSunOnline]

Today's front page of The Irish Sun

[96fm Opinion Line @OpinionLine96]

LISTEN BACK Presidential Debate Toxic Or Tame?
@pjcoogan chats to @IrishSunOnline @adam_higgins27 about the VTMTV debate last night between our Presidential hopefuls
https://t.co/D8AMCT454S

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

“We’re sad that it had to be the fact that Harvey passed away for that to happen."

The parents of Harvey Morrison Sherratt after Government agreed that there will be an inquiry into the care of children with spina bifida and scoliosis at CHI.

https://t.co/6JXhDpFOSz

[The Late Late Show @RTELateLateShow]

“If Harvey had timely access to childcare, he wouldn’t have missed so much of his childhood”

The incredibly brave Gillian Sherratt and Stephen Morrison who joined us tonight sharing the heartbreaking story of losing their son Harvey, and why they have formed a campaign in his memory #JusticeForHarvey.

#LateLate

[Eimer McAuley @eimer_mcauley]

This is Daniel Aruebose, the little boy Gardaí believe they've found the body of in Donabate. He was in foster care in the first year of his life. His foster sister told me Danny loved to dance and laugh. She said he was 'special and loved'.
https://t.co/GLmDRq51J6

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

"There isn't a big delay for surgery" - the head of CHI's Spinal Services Unit David Moore defends the service following yesterday's Dail debate on the scoliosis surgery waiting list.

He claims the average wait time is now 5 months.

https://t.co/8XoI4v2qwK

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

"We have to get this right" - interview with Mary Lou McDonald on Sinn Fein's plans for the Presidential election.

https://t.co/46XoxTzMon

[The Irish Sun @IrishSunOnline]

Today's front page of The Irish Sun

[The Irish Sun @IrishSunOnline]

Today's front page of The Irish Sun.

[Amanda Coughlan @mandacoughlan]

A fitting tribute to the bravest boy Harvey, his devoted parents @GillSherratt23 , @Stephen63224725 & all who loved him 💔
https://t.co/5NMe11bXdX
Please support if possible https://t.co/HHDcTrX7UI

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

@GillSherratt23 @Stephen63224725 I'm so sorry Gillian. My thoughts are with you and Stephen.

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

From skeletons in closet to €330k pay – here’s 6 questions for runners and riders hoping to get into the race for the Aras

https://t.co/TIZMaGTfnv

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

‘Damned if you do & damned if you don’t – Frustrated Irish mum ‘punished’ by strict means test while caring for son, 22

https://t.co/ItKHRk0Nbr @CarersIreland

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

A HSE audit of waiting list management practices for spinal surgery services at CHI will be complete in four to six months.

https://t.co/CbMfksD4WS

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris doesnt want people in receipt of jobseekers allowance to get the same budget pay increase as pensioners

https://t.co/DY1YA1XaPs

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

Taxpayers fork out surprising sum for ‘branding & naming process’ for €2bn Children’s Hospital which has been named ....the National Children's Hospital Ireland.

https://t.co/IT6ppVJSpa

[Adam Higgins @Adam_Higgins27]

Health Minister expresses confidence in "refreshed team" at CHI to takeover and run the National Children's Hospital despite series of scandals

https://t.co/PZdF0w7Xve