Michael Ring
Ceist:121 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health when a replacement dentist will be recruited for the Belmullet area of County Mayo. [20247/96]
Written Answers. - Dental Services.
Limerick East): I have been advised by the Western Health Board that since the dentist assigned to the Belmullet area went on maternity leave it has not been possible for the board to recruit a full-time replacement.
Cover is provided on two days per week by a dentist travelling from Ballina. In addition, two evening sessions are provided for the town area by a dentist who resides locally but who is not available to provide further services to the Western Health Board.
The board is making every effort to recruit a replacement as soon as possible.