John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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222. To ask the Minister for Health the expected date of publication of the HSE action plan for scoliosis; his plans for the implementation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23482/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Waiting List Action Plan for Scoliosis has now been finalised and will be communicated shortly. The plan includes both measures to increase capacity for scoliosis treatments in the children's hospitals and proposals for the outsourcing of procedures. A number of children have been identified as clinically appropriate to have their scoliosis surgery in other hospitals, such as the Mater, Cappagh, and overseas in Stanmore.

While the Action Plan endeavours to deliver on short to medium term reduction in the waiting lists, in tandem the HSE is working to develop a long-term sustainable solution for scoliosis and paediatric orthopaedic cases.