Dan Neville
Ceist:140 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [26416/99]
Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.
As I explained to the Deputy in response to his question of 9 November 1999 the provision of orthodontic treatment for eligible persons in Limerick is the statutory responsibility of the Mid-Western Health Board.
On foot of the Deputy's first question regarding this individual, I wrote to the chief executive officer of the Mid-Western Health Board to investigate the position in relation to this case. I understand the board sent the Deputy a reply dated 22 November 1999 explaining that the individual was assessed on 10 July 1998 and was considered eligible for treatment. At present the board is dealing with patients who were placed on the waiting list in June-July 1998 and the individual referred to by the Deputy will be given an appointment as soon as possible.