Hospital Appointments Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Ceisteanna (566)

Alan Kelly

Ceist:

566. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a patient is being asked to wait until 15 January 2025 for an dermatology consultation in St. James's Hospital (details supplied) for treatment of severe hyperhidrosis which requires urgent intervention; if he will arrange to expedite this appointment, or if not, if he will make arrangements to fund Botox treatment for the condition privately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41308/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Under 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.