Scoliosis treatment targets
Louise O’Reilly asks whether scoliosis waiting-time targets will be met and when the Crumlin theatre will open full-time. The Taoiseach says the issue was answered earlier and should be pursued with the Minister for Health.
On foot of what is contained on page 60 of the programme for Government, the Taoiseach is committed to the setting of annual performance targets in order to improve waiting times in respect of hospital procedures. Will the targets for children with scoliosis be met this year? I am not referring to the children who can be sent to have spinal fusion procedures abroad but to the 68 children with complex medical conditions for whom such a course of action may not be appropriate. In that regard, will the Taoiseach advise us when the theatre in Crumlin, which he spoke about earlier, will be open five days a week? It is currently only open three days a week.
