Hospital Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 June 2015

Thursday, 18 June 2015

Questions (206)

Colm Keaveney

Question:

206. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that despite two previous requests, University Hospital Galway refuses to offer a person (details supplied) in County Galway critical surgery, and that in view of the duration of the delay with regard to this vital surgery this person is suffering continuous excruciating pain; if he will intervene with the Health Service Executive to secure a date, in view of its repeated response not to offer an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24242/15]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to your further query in this case, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.