Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 9 Jul 1997

Vol. 480 No. 2

Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

182 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health if he will have arrangements made to call a person (details supplied) in County Mayo for orthodontic treatment as a priority in view of the fact that her dental problems are causing speech impediments and mental distress and affecting her education and confidence. [13793/97]

Minister for Health (Mr. Cowen)

As the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Mayo is the statutory responsibility of the Western Health Board I have asked the chief executive officer of the Western Health Board to investigate this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.