Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2005
135 Mr. Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in Dublin 10 have been on a waiting list for orthodontic treatment for more than three years; the further reason the cost of each person’s treatment is more than double that in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2722/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the Executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for orthodontic services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
136 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for the domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2723/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the assessment of entitlement and payment of the domiciliary care allowance. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
