Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
869. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address the long wait time for urgent knee replacements for a person, as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65610/25]
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. 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 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.
