A Donegal TD has highlighted that hundreds of children may have undergone unnecessary surgeries in recent years.

Allegations focus on a large number of patients that received hip surgery in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals in Dublin.

During Leaders Questions - Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said the State understands the stress this has caused to parents and children affected.

Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon, Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty has demanded answers and accountability: