Timeline
Key dates in the inquiry's progress, assembled from its recorded milestones and hearing phases.
Hearing-phase dates are taken from the published hearing days; some earlier milestone dates are approximate where the inquiry has not published an exact date.
Milestones & hearing phases
Milestone
Hearing phase
Reports & costs
Still to come
Chair Appointed
Health Minister Robin Swann appointed Christine Smith QC (now KC) to chair the Inquiry.
Terms of Reference Set
Written Ministerial Statement setting out the terms of reference and a setting-up date of 6 September 2021, and appointing Dr Sonia Swart as Panel Member and Mr Damian Hanbury as Assessor.
Evidential hearings
96 sitting days
Final evidence day (Day 95)
The Inquiry transcript index identifies 12 April 2024 as Day 95; closing submissions were listed separately for 13 June 2024.
Final report published
The Inquiry published its final report, chaired by Christine Smith KC, setting out recommendations on patient safety, leadership and governance.