Paul Connaughton
Question:180 Mr. Connaughton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway could not be seen under the national school dental scheme when they complained of severe toothache; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that on 21 November 2005, the person's mother phoned the Ballinasloe Dental Clinic and was told that they would receive an appointment on 25 November 2005; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the person, who was in serious pain and was unable to eat or drink, had to have an emergency intervention; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that there is only a dentist present in Ballinasloe on Thursdays and Fridays every week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40144/05]
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