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107 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of schoolchildren identified as being in need of orthodontic treatment in 1998; the number under category 1 status in respect of the determination of priority for treatment; the number to receive treatment in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19040/98]
108 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children who have received orthodontic treatment in 1998; the number in respect of whom treatment commenced in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19041/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 108 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is not available on a routine basis in my Department. I have asked the health boards for the information sought and I will communicate it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
