Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister knows that the waiting list for surgery for children with scoliosis and spina bifida is under extreme pressure. The list has grown by almost one third since the pandemic began. That means that many young people and many children are living in pain, waiting for life-changing surgery. We need a solution. We urgently need enough funding, staff and theatre space to make those operations happen. I know this Government is committed to addressing the waiting lists for these young people and to ending their pain. Will the Minister give us an update and assurance for these young people and their families?

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