Jim Higgins
Question:77 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Health, in view of the fact that the last screening for orthodontic treatment in the Western Health Board area was in 1985 and, in view of the fact that there are almost 4,000 children awaiting orthodontic treatment, when he anticipates the next screening will take place; whether further orthodontists will be appointed in the interim; the measures he proposes to take in order to improve the level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.