Michael Bell
Question:439 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are in excess of 4,500 children waiting for orthodontic treatment in the North-Eastern Health Board area and that many of these children are waiting up to eight years for treatment; the recorded numbers in each county in the North-Eastern Health Board; the steps he will take to deal with the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21225/01]