Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004
248 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive an appointment for an operation at Beaumont Hospital in view of the very severe pain that he or she is encountering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16219/04]
View answerResponsibility for the provision of health services to persons residing in counties Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.
249 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be reassessed for orthodontic treatment. [16223/04]
View answerAs 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.
