Minister vows to meet families after damning Hiqa review of spinal surgeries

An independent statutory review of the use of unapproved implantable springs in spinal surgery at Temple Street Children's University Hospital in Dublin found that devices were implanted into three children and that 'children were not protected from the risk of harm'. Picture: Sasko Lazarov

The health minister has pledged to meet the families impacted by the failed procedures at Temple Street hospital that led to unauthorised springs being inserted into children's bodies during spinal operations.

A report by health watchdog Hiqa into the scandal included sharp criticism of the procedures and governance at Children’s Health Ireland, which oversees the hospital.