Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Questions (1203)

Paul Murphy

Question:

1203. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health how many spring implants have been used in Temple Street Hospital, for spinal surgery in patients with spinal muscular atrophy and spina bifida; how many have been removed; and how many have failed in situ. [36050/23]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.