SF slam Tanaiste over handling of scoliosis delays

SIMON Harris cannot say he did everything he could for the family of a child who died after dealing with delays for scoliosis surgery, Sinn Fein has said.

- BY CILLIAN SHERLOCK

Sinn Fein health spokesman David Cullinane has criticised the Tanaiste over his time dealing with child spinal surgeries as Health Minister and subsequent time in Government.

It comes amid renewed focus on the waiting-list crisis following the death of Harvey Morrison, nine, who suffered from scoliosis, on July 29.

Mr Cullinane's remarks came after Fine Gael minister Paschal Donohoe said his party leader "did all he could" in engaging with health officials over the issue.