Families not surprised €19m scoliosis fund was spent on other services

Una Keightley, co-lead Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy group, said they sent an email to the minister saying: 'We found CHI to be wholly unprepared, presenting a lack of content, definitions, and no tangible plans for moving forward.' File photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A row has broken out over €19m given to Children’s Health Ireland for spina bifida and scoliosis care after the health minister revealed it was spent “far more broadly” on other services.

Parents whose children are directly affected have said they warned the Government about this problem within weeks of the announcement in early 2022.