Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Ceisteanna (355, 356)

James Bannon

Ceist:

445 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children awaiting assessment for orthodontic treatment in Counties Longford and Westmeath; if the facilities in the constituency are able to cope with the demand for orthodontic treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33351/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

James Bannon

Ceist:

446 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to overcome the problems that persons will encounter as beds and wards at a care centre (details supplied) in County Longford close due to cutbacks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33352/09]

Minister of State at the Department of the Health and Children (Deputy Áine Brady)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.