asked the Minister for Health the decision that has been made in relation to the application made by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 for a grant towards the cost of the purchase and fitting of braces for her teeth.
Written Answers. - Dental Treatment.
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Treatment in this case was carried out under a private arrangement. The Eastern Health Board is not prepared to make a refund of the cost because, in common with the general policy of all health boards, it does not contribute either wholly or in part to the cost of treatment obtained privately.