Barry Cowen
Ceist:162. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [49551/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2017
162. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [49551/17]
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 you directly.