Vol. 519 No. 2
155 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 will receive orthodontic care in view of the fact this person has had to wait three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13282/00]
As the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in Dublin 24 is the statutory responsibility of the Eastern Regional Health Authority, I have asked the regional chief executive of that health authority to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.
156 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Health and Children the length of time persons (details supplied) in County Carlow have been on the Eastern Regional Health Authority waiting list for orthodontic treatment; when they are likely to receive this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13283/00]
As the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in the Eastern Regional Health Authority area is the statutory responsibility of the Eastern Regional Health Authority, I have asked the regional chief executive of that health authority to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.
