Government commits to holding inquiry into spina bifida and scoliosis care at CHI

Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who was nine-years-old, had scoliosis and spina bifida and waited years for spinal surgery. During this time, the curve in his spine went from 75 degrees to 130 degrees. Picture: Morrison/Sherratt family

The Government is to launch an inquiry into spina bifida and scoliosis care at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI).

Tánaiste Simon Harris and health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill made the commitment to the parents of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, after a meeting on Monday evening.