Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2026
1061. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of children with an address in Cork on the CHI paediatric surgery waiting list for scoliosis who have been waiting longer than four months. [6208/26]
View answerI am cognisant of the challenges families have faced in relation to paediatric orthopaedic services, in particular spinal services, and I am actively driving multiple efforts to address these challenges.
Several initiatives are underway to help improve access to services including a ringfenced theatre, additional outpatient clinics, and national and international outsourcing to maximise capacity.
As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
