Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2026
1096. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the clinical prioritisation framework used by Children's Health Ireland for scheduling paediatric spinal procedures; whether children transferred between consultants retain their original clinical priority status; if families are informed in writing of any change to their child's waiting list status or priority following such a transfer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6312/26]
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.
