Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004

Tuesday, 9 March 2004

Ceisteanna (198)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

285 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo can be assessed for orthodontic treatment. [7459/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

As the Deputy is aware, responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in 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.