It follows a Government-backed report into the treatment of children with scoliosis and spina bifida
A Commission of Investigation is to be carried out into Children’s Health Ireland, rather than a public tribunal.
A Government-backed scoping report into the treatment of children with scoliosis and spina bifida recommends the examination of areas including waiting lists, spinal surgery, hip dysplasia, and the cohort of patients known as the Crumlin Orphans.
The report, carried out by Remy Farrell SC, says a commission would primarily carry out its work in private, which it says, would be more appropriate given that the issues concern the medical treatment of children.
It says given the relatively finite number of children affected by spina bifida and scoliosis, there is a significant risk, even in the event of anonymization, the children may be identifiable by reference to the nature of their medical conditions or other details.
It also says this approach may encourage broader participation from families and children who may otherwise be reluctant to take part in the process if it was conducted in public.
The report says a commission would provide a more flexible and less adversarial framework and would be more efficient in terms of time and resources.
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