Hospital Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2015

Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Ceisteanna (246)

Mary Lou McDonald

Ceist:

246. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, is unable to provide surgery in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22, as the hospital does not have the appropriate medical equipment; that the waiting list for the relevant specialist in Tallaght Hospital has increased from 50 patients to 250 patients, due to reduced staff numbers; the length of time the patient has been waiting for the relevant surgery; and when the patient concerned will receive this treatment. [16327/15]

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Minister for 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 specific queries raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.