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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 June 2004

Wednesday, 16 June 2004

Ceisteanna (131)

Jack Wall

Ceist:

171 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be allocated a date for orthodontic treatment in view of the serious concerns of the person’s parents in regard to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18036/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Kildare rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked the regional chief executive to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.