202. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of children who have undergone spinal surgeries abroad since an agreement was reached with facilities in other jurisdictions; the number of children’s spinal surgeries currently scheduled to take place in these facilities, by location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43474/24]

As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.