Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015
664. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, who was previously waiting for three years for a cataract operation, has now been placed on a new list and informed that she will be waiting a further two years; if this case will be reviewed for priority treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20207/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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 case 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.
