Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2016
301. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the case of persons (details supplied) in County Louth who are scheduled to undergo bariatric surgeries later in 2016; how many bariatric surgeries were performed in 2015 and to date in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7430/16]
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 particular queries raised, 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.
