Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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743. To ask the Minister for Health his views on issues raised concerning the health care provided for children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9808/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The National Clinical Programme for Paediatrics and Neonatology was established in 2011, with the overall aim of ensuring high quality care is provided to children throughout Ireland, from the point of first contact. In collaboration with healthcare professionals working in the wide range of different paediatric subspecialties, the Programme has now developed a National Model of Care for Paediatrics and Neonatology which will provide a framework for how and where paediatric healthcare services will be delivered, managed and organised nationally with the aim of ensuring that children are able to access "the right care, in the right place, at the right time".

In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.