Written answers

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Department of Health

Hospital Waiting Lists

Photo of Seán SherlockSeán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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214. To ask the Minister for Health when it is envisaged that a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive an appointment to meet with a consultant in the department of ophthalmology, Cork University Hospital given the severity of the case. [56245/21]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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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.

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.

Photo of Pearse DohertyPearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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215. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal can expect an appointment from Letterkenny University Hospital for a hernia operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56254/21]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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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.

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.

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