Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)
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Question 391: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, regarding the delay being experienced by cancer patients at UCHG, she will offer the National Treatment Purchase Fund as an alternative to these patients if it is not possible for them to have the treatment at UCHG; if she will ensure that necessary procedures are carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14561/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to examine the matters raised, including the possible need to refer cases to the National Treatment Purchase Fund, and to respond directly to the Deputy.