Frank O'Rourke (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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233. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the chronic shortage of paediatric rheumatologists in view of the fact that 900 children have been on waiting lists at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin for over three years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17149/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I am aware that there are challenges in meeting the growing demand for rheumatology services, and that the Health Service Executive is working towards improving access to such services. 

In relation to rheumatology service provision, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.