Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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177. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31902/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Under 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.

The HSE is working with the Children's Hospital Group and Our lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin to ensure all children receive the treatment they require. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.