Written answer
Health Services Waiting Lists
The Minister referred the individual’s MRI waiting-time query to the HSE, noting she cannot direct treatment or services for specific individuals.
3733. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on an MRI in the Mater Hospital Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62642/26]
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.
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.