An independent expert panel has not yet reviewed any children who may have had unnecessary hip surgery, despite a pledge for this process to begin “no later than January 2026″. Last May, a random audit of 147 children who had hip dysplasia surgeries across Temple Street, Crumlin and Cappagh hospitals between 2021 and 2023 was published. In a recent parliamentary question, the Health Service Executive (HSE) said the external expert panel (EEP) have all been appointed and the work has “formally commenced”. The HSE said the terms of reference for the review have been drafted and are under “final review” before publication. We expect them to begin their formal review of cases shortly,” the spokeswoman said.

Source: The Irish Times March 13, 2026 06:09 UTC