Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2004

Tuesday, 10 February 2004

Questions (251)

Michael Ring

Question:

327 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo can be brought for immediate orthodontic treatment in view of their urgent need for same. [3596/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

As the Deputy is aware, 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.