Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004

Tuesday, 29 June 2004

Questions (287)

Paddy McHugh

Question:

287 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 288 of 11 May 2004, the reason no response has been received from the chief executive officer in regard to the issue raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19127/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

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