Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
502. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a child (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the child can expect an appointment at Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin in Dublin 12 [36504/15]
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 case 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 up the matter.
