Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. The first thing is that I did say in this House last week that Liam had a consultation in April. That was information given to me by the Department of Health. I want to clarify that for his mum. My understanding is that there was a review of Liam's case as per his complex care pathway in early April following his attendance with his consultant in late March. I do want to clarify that information which was wrongly given to me last week. My understanding is that Liam and his mother, Pam, met with his consultant in mid-April. I have been actively asking after Liam and the very difficult situation for him and his mum at a very stressful time. My understanding is that preparation for his surgery continues and that the surgery is due next week. Obviously, these are clinical decisions in terms of the scheduling of the surgery, but I am informed that preparation for his surgery is ongoing and it is due next week.

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