asked the Minister for Health whether in view of the long delay in the appointment of an orthodontist to the Eastern Health Board and the lengthy waiting list, he will direct that some other provision be made for carrying out urgent orthodontic work for people on the waiting list.
Written Answers. - Recruitment of Orthodontist.
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It is a matter for the health board to arrange for the provision of services as it sees fit, having regard to the manpower and financial resources available to it. It would be inappropriate for me to dictate to the health board how it should proceed in relation ot the provision of a particular service.