Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2002

Vol. 552 No. 1

Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.

Michael Ring

Question:

374 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if there is a grant available to assist a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who already had to pay privately for orthodontic treatment for their first child. [11730/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Mayo rests with the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.