Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:110 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Health and Children the total number of persons awaiting orthodontic treatment in the Eastern Regional Health Authority. [14799/01]
Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.
The provision of orthodontic services to persons in Dublin is the responsibility of the Eastern Regional Health Authority, ERHA, in the first instance.
I have been informed by the chief executive officer of the ERHA that as of 31 March 2001 the following is the information relating to the waiting lists requested by the Deputy:
|
Health Board |
Assessment Waiting List |
Waiting Time (Months) |
Treatment Waiting List |
Waiting Time (Months) |
|
ERHA |
10,505 |
Up to 72 |
950 |
24 |