Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 3 Dec 2002

Vol. 558 No. 4

Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.

John Perry

Question:

322 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called for orthodontic treatment in Sligo General Hospital; if an official from his Department will make contact with the parents of this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24678/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

As the responsibility for the provision of orthodontic services in this case lies with the North-Western Health Board, the chief executive officer of the board has been requested to investigate the case and to respond to the Deputy directly.