Update: Here are the full list of actions sanctioned by Simon Harris on waiting lists

“This will see significant reductions in waiting lists for scoliosis and waiting times for scoliosis patients.”

The Health Minister has announced that a theatre at Crumlin children's hospital in Dublin that is to be dedicated to scoliosis operations will open in April.

Simon Harris says it will result in at least 194 spinal operations being carried out this year.