Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2005

Tuesday, 1 March 2005

Questions (111)

John Perry

Question:

168 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that approximately 400 persons will be examined in one day in the orthodontic assessment clinic in Markievicz House, Sligo with the brief screening lasting no more than two minutes; the steps she will put in place to ensure that proper funding is put in place to alleviate this situation; when this funding will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6857/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The 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 north western area to investigate the matter of orthodontic assessment and funding and to reply directly to the Deputy.