Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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642. To ask the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment for treatment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12542/16]

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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644. To ask the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment for treatment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12579/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 642 and 644 together.

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. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health 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 specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.