During leaders questions this afternoon, the Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald described Taoiseach Simon Harris' approach to kids like Harvey Sherratt, who suffer from conditions like Scoliosis, as "disgraceful." She highlighted that Harvey's condition is life-threatening, having waited far too long for critical surgery and facing severe challenges as a result.
Ms McDonald detailed the case of Harvey, stating that he was first promised timely treatment in 2017, which has not been honored, leading to his life-threatening condition. His parents expressed their feelings of helplessness, being pushed to their limits while watching their child suffer, just as his mother said the extensive wait is 'killing' him.
In defense, Taoiseach Harris acknowledged the case but emphasized that clinical decisions regarding surgeries depend on the safety assessed by healthcare professionals. He assured that he was in touch with relevant health officials, suggesting that the focus should instead be on clinical considerations rather than political pressure.
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