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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021

Tuesday, 2 November 2021

Questions (1146)

Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

1146. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the reason an infant patient (details supplied) will have to wait for five years for a rheumatology appointment at CHI, Crumlin hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53378/21]

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Written answers

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 Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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