Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 12 Nov 2002

Vol. 557 No. 1

Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

360 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was placed on the waiting list for orthodontic assessment; when they can expect to be called for assessment; and the length of time this person has spent on the waiting list at present. [21480/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to Master Justin Sammon, Knockranny, Westport, County Mayo, rests with the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.