OACS Ireland

21/05/2026

Today, members of the OACS Ireland Board, accompanied by, Boylan’s litigation gave evidence before the Sodium Valproate Inquiry

11/05/2026

A significant chapter in Irish public health began today as the long-awaited Sodium Inquiry officially commenced for Stakeholders. OACS Ireland attended the first session accompanied by Boylan’s litigation law firm. OACS will be represented every day of the hearings. Theresa Byrne and Karen Keely outstide the hearings today.

09/05/2026

The kick off to the Sodium Valproate Inquiry in Ireland. Starting time 9.30 am for Stakeholders.

09/04/2026

Due to the ongoing road blockages throughout Ireland, Children’s Health Ireland is asking those involved to make sure that all approaches to medical facilities are always kept clear.

This is essential for emergency services, patients and families attending appointments and healthcare staff working in our hospital sites.

The protests have had an impact on services in CHI at Crumlin, Connolly, Tallaght and Temple Street as they have delayed patients and families attending hospital appointments and have delayed healthcare staff getting to and from work which impacts operational activity.

CHI is asking patients and families who have upcoming hospital appointments to:

- Allow extra time due to significant travel delays
- Plan an alternative route to avoid the affected areas of the city

If you believe that you won’t be able to make the appointment due to the protests, please contact your relevant department to reschedule your appointment to a future date.

For more information, please see link in bio.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to all.

02/04/2026

in the recommendations and date off when families will receive it on the outcome of the Sodium Valproate Inquiry, families continue to suffer. Never forget those who have suffered the harm the most Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD . continues to evolve.

27/03/2026

Yesterday Niamh Griffin from the Irish Examiner did a update on the Sodium Valproate Inquiry on Instagram it is a MUST watch. Facebook Followers and Viewers
With great thanks from OACS Ireland 👏👏👏

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWZH6FLjGYk/?igsh=MWpwaW1zN3Y1OTg0MA==

26/03/2026

Interim settlement of €3.6m over mother not being informed of drug risks while .

Three children from the same family who sued over an alleged failure to adequately inform their mother of the risks associated with taking an epilepsy drug while pregnant have settled their High Court actions with interim payouts totalling €3.6million.

26/03/2026

Followers and Viewers .
Three siblings settle actions against HSE over epilepsy drug during pregnancy
It was claimed there was a failure to assess or investigate the risks associated with prescribing the medicine sodium for their mother during .
Great thanks to Ann O’Loughlin from the Irish Examiner

It was claimed there was a failure to assess or investigate the risks associated with prescribing the epilepsy medicine sodium valproate for their mother during pregnancy

17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick's Day from all at OACS Ireland