Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2006

Thursday, 6 July 2006

Questions (98, 99)

Pat Breen

Question:

93 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the estimated number of children who suffered irreversible damage to their teeth, gums and faces following the cessation of the orthodontic regional training programmes in 1999 and before their treatment resumed; the number of those children wore orthodontic appliances without the appropriate supervision for a year or longer; if the parents of those children were informed that their children had been damaged; the measures which have been taken to rectify the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27433/06]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Jerry Cowley

Question:

94 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there is currently no audiologist in County Mayo to test hearing for the elderly; when one will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27438/06]

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.