John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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179. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the French surgeries did not go ahead in view of the fact that under the scoliosis action plan 20 surgeries were to be completed in France, 20 surgeries in Portland hospital, UK, 20 surgeries to be completed in Germany and at least 20 surgeries to be completed in Stanmore, UK before year end 2017; the number of completed surgeries outsourced under the scoliosis action plan; the number of parents formally asked if they would consent to their child's surgery being outsourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2430/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.