Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2017
274. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the reason the scoliosis waiting list targets were missed; the steps he will take to address the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40195/17]
View answer275. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of children affected due to the scoliosis waiting list targets being missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40196/17]
View answer276. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if new targets are now being set as a result of the previous scoliosis waiting list targets being missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40197/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 274 to 276, inclusive, together.
As you are aware, the HSE, working with a number of stakeholders, is actively implementing the action plan that they developed for 2017 to ensure that no patient who requires surgery will be waiting more than four months for scoliosis surgery by the end of the year, where clinically appropriate. The HSE and the Children’s Hospital Group have confirmed that they are committed to ensuring that no child will be waiting over 4 months by year end and are focussed on maximising all available capacity both internally and externally to achieve this target.
