Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
799. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Health to outline the position regarding a urology appointment at University Hospital Waterford for a person (details supplied); if this person qualifies for treatment under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46760/17]
View answerUnder waiting list initiatives run by the NTPF, the NTPF liaises directly with hospitals to identify patients to be treated. The patients are then contacted to arrange the details of treatment.
Under 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 query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
