16 CHILDREN TREATED IN DRAIN CLEANER SCANDAL
Five surgeries still shut after dental ‘mix-up’
TD Murphy crosses line in Dublin yesterday Friends Hannah, Kerri and Ellen of children who might have been affected while the surgeries were closed. The HSE made contact with most parents and left messages for several others while still trying to reach them by telephone. A total Story yesterday The dental clinic in Bindon Street, Ennis
of 16 patients have sought medical advice following the incident.
In five cases parents confirmed their child had mild symptoms and required no action.
They were contacted a second time on Friday to ask if assistance was required but again the HSE was told the children were fine and required no treatment. It is known two children presented at an A&E while two others attended Shannondoc, the out-of-hours service.
One other child was brought to their own doctor for treatment.
It’s understood some children complained of mild irritation or burning sensations in their mouths.
The HSE said: “Early indications, yet to be confirmed, suggest a drain cleaning product got mixed with the water used during treatment when normally the water would be mixed with an approved dental product.”
HSE Mid West chief officer Bernard Gloster said: “I want to apologise for upset caused to the children and their families.
“We will be conducting a full review to establish all the facts. TD Murphy and Sam Mcguinness
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