Vol. 463 No. 3
136 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the need to put extra resources into orthodontic treatment within the North-Eastern Health Board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6532/96]
Limerick East): Orthodontic treatment services in the North-Eastern Health Board are being developed on a phased basis in accordance with the dental health action plan. The action plan provides for the phased improvement of primary and secondary care orthodontic treatment through the development of consultant-led orthodontic services. The North-Eastern Health Board is continuing in its efforts to employ a consultant orthodontist. In the meantime orthodontic services at secondary care level are provided by private orthodontists engaged by the health board.
