Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 February 2017
187. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if a referral for a person (details supplied) has been received by the admissions office at Kerry University Hospital; the average waiting time for this procedure at this hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8899/17]
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.
