Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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With regard to figure 2.4 - elective surgery rates for target procedures in specialist hospitals, 2012 - on page 20, I can understand why paediatric day surgery rates are somewhat lower, especially in light of the need for extreme care to be taken. I presume paediatric procedures are carried out in the main hospitals. The rate for paediatric day cases stands at 75%, which is the lowest in the group. People will be happy that fewer day case procedures are performed on children, particularly as they require additional aftercare.