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Only two children sent abroad for spinal treatment - why?

Only two children in need of urgent spinal surgeries have been treated abroad. This is despite a...

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12.52 17 Jul 2025


Only two children sent abroad for spinal treatment - why?


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12.52 17 Jul 2025


Only two children in need of urgent spinal surgeries have been treated abroad.

This is despite a legal instruction to the HSE to provide all children with scoliosis the option to travel.

So, what has gone wrong?

Andrea is joined by affected parents to discuss.


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