165. Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason the combined therapy cancer treatment, that has been recommended in respect of a person (details supplied) at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, is only available on a private basis, at a cost of €70,000 to the person; if it will be made available through the public system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24066/15]

The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow up the matter with them.