Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
1166. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an immediate appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) given their GP has deemed their case to be urgent; the waiting time for such procedures; and the number of patients waiting. [12382/23]
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 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.
