WE'LL MARCH FOR HARVEY

A demonstration march is to be held in Dublin City in memory of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, 9, who died from a sudden illness last month, after he had waited several years for spinal surgery.

- BY DAVID RALEIGH

The protest, which will also highlight the children's spinal surgery waiting lists, is due to start at 2pm, August 23, at the Garden of Remembrance and finish at Customs House Quay.

Harvey's parents, Gillian Sherratt and Stephen Morrison, who both sought Harvey's surgery to correct scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, are to attend the demonstration, which is expected to be one of the biggest ever in the capital city.

“We would appreciate if you all could join us as we march in protest for #JusticeForHarvey,” Ms Sherratt posted on X.

In an interview with this reporter, Ms Sherratt said she and her husband “will not stop” campaigning for adequate healthcare for children, particularly for those who urgently require it.

“We're not going to go away,” said Ms Sherratt.

CRISIS

Asked what she wanted Harvey's legacy to be, Ms Sherratt replied: “It literally should be, for these children to get the care that they are entitled to, and that they bloody deserve.”

Bernard Mulvany, a disability rights campaigner, opened a GoFundMe account to raise funds to stage the “Justice For Harvey” demonstration on August 23.

“Any outstanding funds [will be] given over to Harvey's family for them to administrate. Please help us to celebrate Harvey's life and to shine a light on how he and many other children in our society are being failed,” Mr Mulvany said.