Bernard J. Durkan
Question:167 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children requiring orthodontic treatment; the number treated in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27293/99]
Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.
The provision of orthodontic treatment for eligible persons is the statutory responsibility of the health boards and information regarding numbers placed on waiting lists for treatment following assessment in accordance with my Department's guidelines and the numbers of treatments completed is maintained by the boards.
The most recent returns available to me from health boards are in respect of the quarter ended 30 September 1999. The returns are as follows:
|
Health board |
Number of persons currently on treatment waiting list |
Number of persons currently receiving treatment |
Number of persons who had completed treatments since 1 January 1999 (as at 1/9/99) |
|
Eastern |
8,304 |
N/A |
749* |
|
Western |
2,148 |
2,399 |
267 |
|
Midland |
638 |
1,280 |
264 |
|
Southern |
8,179 |
N/A |
444 |
|
Mid-Western |
1,305 |
1,972 |
503 |
|
South-Eastern |
609 |
1,857 |
882 |
|
North-Eastern |
1,394 |
1,134 |
204 |
|
North-Western |
2,433 |
1,320 |
68 |
*Figure for 12 months to 30/11/99.