Denis Naughten
Ceist:245 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting lists and waiting times for orthodontic treatment and assessment in each health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18102/03]
Vol. 569 No. 4
245 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting lists and waiting times for orthodontic treatment and assessment in each health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18102/03]
As the Deputy is aware, the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons is the responsibility of the health boards-authority in the first instance.
I have taken a number of measures to improve orthodontic services on a national basis.
Assessment Waiting List |
Treatment Waiting List |
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Health Board |
Average Waiting Time(Months) |
Category A |
Waiting Time(Months) |
Category B |
Waiting List(Months) |
|
SWAHB |
564 |
10 |
433 |
10 |
467 |
16-20 |
ECAHB |
171 |
3 |
14 |
6 |
114 |
24 |
NAHB |
349 |
6 |
Nil |
No Waiting Time |
1,937 |
12 |
Midland |
295 |
4 |
Nil |
No Waiting Time |
182 |
12 |
Mid-Western |
2,061 |
24-36 |
Nil |
No Waiting Time |
670 |
24-36 |
North-Eastern |
Nil |
No Waiting Time |
5 |
1.5-2 |
238 |
18 |
North-Western |
445 |
6 |
40 |
17 |
753 |
18 |
South-Eastern |
410 |
1.5-4 |
Nil |
No Waiting Time |
510 |
14 |
Southern |
6,733 |
According to Date of Birth(Currently 1989) |
Nil |
No Waiting Time |
3,184 |
42 |
Western |
818 |
10 |
Nil |
No Waiting Time |
815 |
36 |