Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2015
704. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the current waiting time for a public patient (details supplied) in County Kerry to receive an appointment for an eye operation in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37604/15]
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 the matter up.
