Written answer
Health Services
The Minister referred the individual child’s case to the HSE, noting she cannot direct treatment or confer eligibility under the Health Act 2004.
3135. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54946/26]
Comment on this
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.
As this is a service matter relating to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy, as soon as possible.