David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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582. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children with scoliosis on health waiting lists for assessment, treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12732/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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In February of this year I met with senior officials of Children’s Heath Ireland (CHI) and the HSE, as well as senior orthopaedic clinicians from Temple Street, Crumlin and Cappagh, to discuss the finalisation of proposals to increase orthopaedic activity at CHI. The plan proposes ambitious additional activity levels which will work to reduce the number of children waiting for spinal orthopaedic procedures (scoliosis and spina bifida) by year end.

This latest initiative is further evidence of this Government’s commitment to address the issues facing these children. Both current and capital funding has been provided to a value of €19 million in 2022 to support this initiative.

In relation to the details requested by the Deputy, I have referred your question to the HSE and asked them to provide you with a direct response.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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583. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children with spina bifida on health waiting lists for assessment, treatment and care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12733/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to provide the Deputy with a direct response.