Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 February 2005
179 Mr. Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in Dublin 10 are still waiting for orthodontic treatment; when they will receive treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4100/05]
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.
