Written answer
Hospital Procedures
A patient’s cerebral angiogram has been delayed at Beaumont Hospital; the Minister referred the individual case to the HSE for a direct response.
3817. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) who has been awaiting a formal catheter cerebral angiogram in Beaumont Hospital since it was recommended by a Neurovascular Multidisciplinary Team in December 2024; the number of times the procedure has been postponed due to bed capacity constraints; if he will liaise with Beaumont Hospital regarding the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63067/26]
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.