Temple Street

Temple Street: ‘Other people knew non-medical devices were being used’

Temple Street: ‘Other people knew non-medical devices were being used’

Minister Donnelly told reporters in New York that it is “clear people knew”. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that people were aware of this before news broke earlier this week. It is understood that the device was used on three children, who underwent spinal surgeries at Temple Street. According to The Irish Independent, […]

3 years ago

Temple Street: Taoiseach ‘concerned’ and ‘bothered’ by spinal surgery incidents

Temple Street: Taoiseach ‘concerned’ and ‘bothered’ by spinal surgery incidents

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has spoken out following the Temple Street spinal surgery incidents. The HSE confirmed an external review will take place after an internal review identified 19 “serious spinal surgical incidents”. A UK expert will now review the cases of one consultant at CHI Temple Street after it was confirmed that patients had suffered […]

3 years ago

Strike action to cause delays in Ireland’s children’s hospitals

Strike action to cause delays in Ireland’s children’s hospitals

CHI said their medical laboratories won’t be running like normal. Parents have been warned about strike action that will affect Ireland’s children’s hospitals today. The Medical Laboratory Scientists Association is taking industrial action. The strike will take place today, May 24th, and tomorrow, May 25th. Children’s Health Ireland has told parents to expect delays. In […]

4 years ago

My son wouldn’t be here today if not for the staff at Temple Street

My son wouldn’t be here today if not for the staff at Temple Street

“I always knew in my mind that he could do it” Being in the hospital is such an overwhelming experience. It’s hard enough when you’re being treated, but it is unimaginable when it is your own child. The stress, the confusion, the hopelessness, and fear is so intense it could knock you for six. But […]

5 years ago

Temple Street Hospital has launched its annual Trick or Treat fundraising campaign

Temple Street Hospital has launched its annual Trick or Treat fundraising campaign

Such an amazing cause. Broadcaster, model and mum, Glenda Gilson, helped get Temple Street into the Halloween spirit today as she launched the hospital’s annual ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ 2019 campaign. Glenda was joined by some of Temple Street’s ‘little monsters’ who dressed up for a morning of fangtastic fun in the hospital! […]

7 years ago