Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2016
295. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) has not been discharged from St. Vincent's Hospital in County Dublin; the length of time this person has been medically ready to be discharged; what the hospital is doing to ensure that the person's discharge to a family member pending placement in appropriate nursing home care and that this is arranged as soon as is medically appropriate. [3949/16]
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.
