Richard Bruton
Question:140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has received legal advice on the necessity for new laws or for regulations to be laid before the Oireachtas before the proposed subsidy scheme for orthodontic work is put in place; if this advice has confirmed that where the law confirms a right to free treatment, a health board cannot by administrative act replace this legal entitlement by a 50% subsidy scheme for orthodontic work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20529/01]