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Health Screening Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 March 2017

Wednesday, 8 March 2017

Ceisteanna (86)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

86. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if he will initiate an early screening programme for scoliosis and adequate early intervention measures, including physiotherapy as preventative measures which can reduce the need for invasive surgery and unnecessary deterioration and resulting suffering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12069/17]

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Freagraí scríofa

I have recently been in contact with the Director General of the HSE on this matter and have asked my Department to review policy and provide me with advice.

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