Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2006
89 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the evaluation of the provision of front line therapy services by the Health Service Executive as it relates to demand for same; the way in which it is intended to ensure equality of service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7598/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to reply directly to the Deputy.
90 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for orthodontic services as provided by the Health Service Executive; the average waiting time for such services as provided by the former health boards in the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 across the categories of need; what those categories are; the plans that exist to address the waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7599/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to reply directly to the Deputy.
