Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 October 2024
302. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an immediate appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) at the urology department, St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, given the GP referred the patient two years ago and the case is deemed urgent. [40807/24]
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.
