Olivia Mitchell
Ceist:443 Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor asked the Minister for Health if selective dorsal rhizotomy operation is approved here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39549/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 December 2011
Ceisteanna (439, 440, 441)
Olivia Mitchell
Ceist:444 Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor asked the Minister for Health if selective dorsal rhizotomy operation is recommended by the Health Service Executive for the treatment of cerebral palsy spastic diplegia, which reduces spasticity and improves sitting and standing posture; if the procedure is not recommended, the reason it is not recommended, when clinicians in hospitals here are recommending selective dorsal rhizotomy. [39550/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraOlivia Mitchell
Ceist:446 Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor asked the Minister for Health the funding available from the Health Service Executive for a selective dorsal rhizotomy operation required by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39552/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 443, 444 and 446 together.
As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.