Review of spinal surgery at Temple Street hospital could take 12 months, says HSE boss

A general view of Irish children's hospital Temple Street Hospital in Dublin. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The HSE’s external review of spinal surgery in CHI at Temple Street hospital could take 12 months, CEO Bernard Gloster said.

Speaking at lunchtime on Thursday, Mr Gloster said if the review indicates that other children were affected, this will be investigated. The HSE boss also said he cannot comment yet on whether senior CHI management were aware the consultant whose work is being scrutizined was using unauthorised implant devices.