Seanad debates
Tuesday, 23 November 2021
Paediatric Scoliosis Services: Statements
12:00 pm
Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
I reiterate my thanks to the House for the invitation and the opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding access to paediatric orthopaedic services. The Government remains committed to improving access to all types of healthcare, both in the community and in primary care settings, as well as in the acute hospital sector. Improving paediatric orthopaedic services remains a priority within the wider reform and improvement of healthcare services. As noted during the debate, it is critical that paediatric orthopaedic services be provided with the levels of capacity and staffing needed not only to improve waiting times but to address the backlog in demand. Senator Clifford-Lee stated there should be someone in the Department of Health who liaises with families. That is an interesting and innovative idea I will convey to the Minister-----
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