Michael Ring
Question:86 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for assessment for orthodontic treatment. [8342/00]
Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.
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.
Michael Ring
Question:87 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for orthodontic treatment in view of the fact she has waited three years for treatment and her condition affects her speech, her confidence and her performance in school. [8343/00]
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.