Hospital Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2017

Thursday, 18 May 2017

Ceisteanna (207)

Mick Barry

Ceist:

207. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health his views on the comment from the representative of Cork university hospital in correspondence (details supplied) justifying a three day delay to the treatment of a person's head wound; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23690/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The HSE is responsible for providing public health care in hospitals and communities throughout the country. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.