asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting dental and optical treatment in the constituency of South Tipperary, distinguishing between children and adults; and if he will give the average length of time applicants under each of the foregoing headings are awaiting treatment, together with the age groups involved.
Written Answers. - South Tipperary Dental and Optical Treatment.
211.
The information requested is in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
South Tipperary Community Care Area
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Dental Treatment Awaiting Treatment |
Ophthalmic Services Awaiting Treatment |
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No. |
Average Waiting period |
No. |
Average Waiting period |
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Adults(16 yrs & over) |
1068 |
dentures — 1 year |
285 |
7 months |
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other procedures — 1 week |
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Children |
645 |
dentures — 6 months |
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other procedures — 2 weeks |
53 |
1 month |