Paul Connaughton
Ceist:548 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children when a suitably qualified person will be available in the dental care area to visit the national schools in north Galway which have not had such a service to date; if the post advertised on 19 December 2002 has been filled; if the service has been restored; if not, the avenues open to parents of children who need onward referral for orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15516/03]