Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
925. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to provide details of appointments deemed urgent and non-urgent for children in South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital given the current waiting list for children’s non-urgent appointments in SIVUH is 16 to 18 months (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3598/26]
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. The Minister for Health is prohibited 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 queries raised, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
