Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2024
449. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the rejection of a medical card application (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that this is reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28716/24]
View answerUnder 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.
As the correspondence concerns a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
