Michael Ring
Question:101 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health when the charges for children's orthodontic treatment were introduced; the person who authorised these charges; and if he will give a schedule of the charges as imposed. [21329/96]
Written Answers. - Orthodontic Treatment.
Limerick East): I have approved no proposals for charges for the provision, by the health boards, of children's orthodontic treatment.
Michael Ring
Question:102 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for orthodontic treatment in view of the fact that she has been waiting for a year and Deputy Ring has been unable to get a reply from the Western Health Board. [21330/96]
Limerick East): As the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Mayo is the statutory responsibility of the Western Health Board, I have asked the chief executive officer of the Western Health Board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.