Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independent)
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162. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the most recent active orthopaedic waiting list for scoliosis surgery in Our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin for six, 12, 18 and 24 months respectively, by procedure (details supplied). [10544/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services from 2018 has been prioritised by the Department and the HSE in the 2018 HSE National Service Plan.

Funding of €9 million has been provided in 2018 to improve access to paediatric orthopaedic services and treatments for scoliosis, building on progress already made.

In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, information regarding the active waiting list for scoliosis surgery in Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin as of 1 January 2018 is provided in tabular form below, including the total surgeries carried out this year up to week ending 2nd March 2018.

The HSE has been asked to provide the Deputy with the detailed information sought on patients waiting more than 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, by procedure.