Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 February 2007
188 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the number waiting for orthodontic treatment in Counties Carlow and Kilkenny; the number of years these persons have been on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4646/07]
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 have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
189 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children further to parliamentary questions asked in 2003, 2004 and 2005, the reason orthodontic treatment has not been arranged in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if they will be referred by the Health Service Executive for treatment by a private orthodontist in view of the fact that the public service has failed this person; the action being taken by the HSE south east to resolve this long standing problem; if a full explanation will be given to the person waiting for the service with an indication as to the plans the HSE are implementing to resolve the problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4647/07]
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 have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
