Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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683. To ask the Minister for Health for a breakdown, by CHO of the provision of optometry services for all ages; what is and is not covered; the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30859/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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684. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive an appointment for an ear, nose and throat, ENT, procedure in Sligo University Hospital, if he is on the routine or urgent waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30864/23]

Stephen 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.