Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Questions (639)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

639. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if all sufficient care necessary will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45312/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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 the Deputy directly.