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
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
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
"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
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@pjcoogan chats to @IrishSunOnline@adam_higgins27 about the VTMTV debate last night between our Presidential hopefuls
https://t.co/D8AMCT454S
“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
“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
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
"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
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
‘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
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
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
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