Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
1184. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who was referred to Croom Orthopaedic Hospital for a hip replacement and has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44798/24]
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.
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.
