Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 32577-26
Deputy O'Flynn asked about the development of a national policy definition or classification framework for surgical procedures. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: May 2026
Updated: June 2026
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Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 32577-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health whether her Department has considered developing a national policy definition or classification framework for surgical procedures by clinical priority, medical necessity, quality-of-life impact, and elective status; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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