Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
821. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health the steps which will be taken to have a person (details supplied) admitted to the cardiac unit of St James's Hospital for a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46868/17]
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.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
