Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
1100. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the total number of children referred for spinal surgery under outsourcing arrangements in 2025; the number of children who have been treated in 2025 and to-date in 2026; the breakdown by destination hospital including Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital New York and Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital London; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9828/26]
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.
