Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)

I have a specific question on the external review into spinal care in Temple Street hospital which began in September 2023, nearly two years. I understand it is still at phase 1. That report was on top of all the reports we know about, such as the Boston review on spinal surgery for patients with spina bifida; the HIQA review on the use of surgical implants in September 2023; and the Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip published in 2025. This is the fourth report, not to mention all the internal reports. Where is this report at? The Minister knows the disquiet on the ground and that people are asking for an independent inquiry. We know what inquiries lead to. Can we have a date for the report? Has part of it gone to the Minister and has part of it gone relevant Minister? Where are we with the status of that report?

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