Liam Quaide (Cork East, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

This time last week, I raised with the Tánaiste the urgent medical case of Filip Kosacki, a 15-year-old boy from Midleton. I have consent from his family to speak again on his behalf. On 16 January, Filip was diagnosed with a ureteropelvic junction obstruction in CUH. He is in constant pain. He has not been able to attend school since early January and his mental health is now suffering. There have been very excessive delays in his treatment due to confusion between CUH, the Mercy hospital in Cork and CHI Crumlin regarding responsibility for his care.

Last week, it was clarified that his care is under CHI Crumlin. We welcome that clarity but the appointment that has been offered to Filip is on 14 May, five weeks from now, and it is just for an initial consultation. We do not know exactly when the treatment he so desperately requires will happen. I appeal to the Minister to intervene in this case as Filip's family would be very appreciative.

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