Emmet Stagg
Ceist:97 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in responding to a letter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27861/00]
Vol. 527 No. 1
97 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in responding to a letter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27861/00]
The provision of orthodontic services is the statutory responsibility of the health boards in the first instance. My officials have again written to the Eastern Regional Health Authority concerning this case and the authority has been asked to send a written reply directly to you as a matter or urgency.