Robert Troy
Ceist:718. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a patient (details supplied), who is under 16 years of age, can be referred for a free MRI through the HSE. [4563/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
718. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a patient (details supplied), who is under 16 years of age, can be referred for a free MRI through the HSE. [4563/23]
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 Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.