Catherine Connolly
Ceist:298. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person, (details supplied) including when the person will receive an appointment. [22973/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 20 July 2016
Ceisteanna (298)
Freagraí scríofa
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.
The scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. 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.