Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 14 Dec 2000

Vol. 528 No. 3

Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.

Liam Aylward

Question:

127 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will instruct the South Eastern Health Board to have orthodontic treatment provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny or arrange for the board to pay the cost of private treatment in view of the circumstances of the case. [30267/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

As the provision of orthodontic services to eligible persons in County Kilkenny is the statutory responsibility of the South Eastern Health Board, I have asked the chief executive officer of that board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.