Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019
342. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age waiting on scoliosis surgery at the Mater Hospital; and the length of time they have been waiting [41682/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2018 investment in paediatric orthopaedics included funding to support the transition of adolescents with scoliosis from Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin and Temple Street to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH). There are now agreed clinical pathways in place for the transition of adolescents (aged 16 years and over) waiting for a first time OPD/spinal review appointment. CHI have advised that at the beginning of September 2019, 17 patients have been successfully transitioned to the MMUH from CHI at Crumlin OPD waiting list.
In relation to the number of children under 18 years of age waiting for scoliosis surgery at the Mater Hospital, the HSE has advised that the number is less than 5 and as a result, to preserve patient confidentiality, the specific number of patients and length of time waiting cannot be provided.
