Public Inquiry

Urology Services Inquiry

Status: Ongoing Chair: Christine Smith Established: Aug 2021 Commissioned by: Northern Ireland Executive

Statutory inquiry examining urology services provided by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, focusing on the clinical practice of consultant urologist Aidan O'Brien, who worked at Craigavon Area Hospital for approximately 30 years before retiring in June 2020. Established …

Reports & milestones

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Timeline

05 Nov 2021 Inquiry Announced Health Minister Robin Swann announced inquiry into urology services in Southern Health Trust.
01 Apr 2022 Chair Appointed Sir John Mitting appointed as Chair of the Inquiry.
21 Nov 2022 Inquiry Opens Inquiry formally opened examining urology services at Southern Health and Social Care Trust. · Source
15 Jan 2024 Public Hearings B… Oral evidence hearings commenced. · Source
01 Jan 2025 Hearings Continue Evidence hearings continue through 2025.