Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2015
188. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason an urgent operation at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, has been cancelled at short notice on three occasions in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will ensure the date now provided will be honoured as the patient is in severe pain. [25597/15]
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.
