Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017
416. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a shortage of ICU beds in Crumlin hospital particularly in view of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39340/17]
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 queries raised, as they are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
