asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that Dublin Health Authority has refused hospital services under the Health Acts to a person (name supplied) of no means who had returned from South Africa; and if he will take steps to ensure that the hospital costs incurred in this case are met by the Dublin Health Authority.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Health Services.
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There are two periods of hospitalisation involved in respect of the patient in question. I understand that in respect of the first period, when the patient was admitted direct from South Africa to a voluntary hospital, the health authority declined responsibility.
The legal advice available to me on this matter would not support such a decision and I am having the matter taken up with the health authority and I will let the Deputy know the result.