Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2015
165. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the dermatology department in Temple Street hospital in Dublin 1 has closed; the reason it has closed; and the alternative that has been put in place for current patients (details supplied). [25479/15]
View answerUnder 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 the specific queries raised, 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.
