Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2025
854. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if vertebral body tethering (VBT) surgery is formally approved for funding by the HSE; if not, the funding mechanisms under which any previous VBT procedures have been covered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16522/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra855. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if vertebral body tethering (VBT) surgeries are being reimbursed under broader categories such as spinal fusion or spinal instrumentation despite being a distinct, motion-preserving procedure; and if she will provide details of any plans to establish a dedicated funding stream for VBT. [16523/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 854 and 855 together.
As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
