Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
503. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health why a public patient (details supplied) in County Donegal cannot get a response in relation to the date of an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5797/16]
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 particular patient query raised, as this is a service matter, 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.
