Inquiry into child spina bifida and scoliosis agreed by Government

Gillian and Stephen Morrison Sherratt, whose son Harvey died after long delays for treatment, at Government Buildings last week ahead of their meeting with Tánaiste Simon Harris and health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews

The Government has agreed to a statutory public inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis services.

In a statement on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for the Department of Health said the Government agreed that a facilitator will be appointed "to consult with stakeholders on scoping the content of potential terms of reference for an inquiry".