Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2004
190 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for orthodontic treatment; the length of time this person has been on the orthodontic treatment waiting list; and the position they are on the list at present. [18352/04]
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.
192 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Health and Children if he can confirm plans for the redevelopment of the health centre at Millbrook Lawns, Tallaght, Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the need for immediate action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18472/04]
View answerWith regard to the provision of health centres generally, the position is that the identification, prioritisation and provision of such facilities to meet the needs of local communities within its functional area, is a matter for the relevant health board or the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA). In the case of Millbrook Lawns Health Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24, this responsibility rests with the ERHA.
The ERHA has indicated that the refurbishment of this health centre would constitute a regional priority. The ERHA has recently submitted proposals to my Department in relation to the funding of a number of priority projects, including Millbrook Lawns health centre and these proposals are currently being examined by my Department.
