266. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who, having been referred in 2025 by their GP to University Hospital Limerick orthopaedics, has yet to receive an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31054/26]

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. The Minister for Health is prohibited 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 HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.