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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2008

Tuesday, 8 April 2008

Ceisteanna (103)

James Reilly

Ceist:

164 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of orthodontists recruited nationally by the Health Service Executive for each of the years 2000 to 2007; the number of orthodontists recruited in 2008; the number of vacancies that have to be filled; the number of orthodontists employed in Dublin HSE areas for the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12885/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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.