Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
1334. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if an urgent appointment will be made for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this matter was raised with the HSE in April 2016 and no response was received. [1827/17]
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.
Accordingly, as this query concerns a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
