Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 22 Jan 1997

Vol. 473 No. 4

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Eric J. Byrne

Question:

195 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Health the current waiting lists, and average waiting periods for orthodontic treatment, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy on a county by county basis in the most recent years for which figures are available. [1774/97]

Minister for Health (Mr. Noonan,

Limerick East): The provision of orthodontic, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy services is a matter for the health boards. I have asked the boards for the information sought by the Deputy and will forward it to him as soon as it is made available to me.