The minister addressed the CHI board following serious safety concerns related to children fitted with risky experimental implants during spinal surgeries. This crisis led to the resignation of Dr. Jim Browne, the board chairman, while opposition calls for further resignations were countered by the Taoiseach’s stance on stability. The minister stressed the need for swift implementation of safety recommendations from a recent review and highlighted the lengthy waiting times for spinal surgery, which has drawn significant attention as many children are still awaiting necessary medical procedures.
The review showed what happened was wrong, should not have happened and should not have been allowed to happen.
These children were not protected from the risk of harm, as they should have been.
The minister acknowledged the progress achieved but emphasised the need for CHI to meet the needs of those children who continue to wait far too long for care.
The expectation is that CHI will work to ensure that the recommendations are implemented in full as quickly as possible.
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