Spinal-patient families shun Coalition-sponsored talks on inquiry into Children’s Health Ireland (opens original article in a new tab)

Families of spinal patients have left government-sponsored inquiry talks, citing concerns over inadequate examination of their treatment and lack of transparency, while the minister's process continues.

• Families of spinal patients withdrew from government-sponsored inquiry talks over concerns about insufficient examination of treatment
• Patient groups claim the process may exclude issues from past CHI reports and lack transparency
• Minister for Health's process continues with plans to seek further government approval for final terms of reference
• Groups plan to present alternative terms of reference developed with families they represent