Dáil Éireann - Volume 486 - 03 February, 1998

Written Answers. - Dental Services.

Mr. G. Mitchell Mr. G. Mitchell

177. Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will have arrangements made for dental treatment to be provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who has been told she cannot have the treatment as she is over 35 year of age despite the fact that she is a medical card holder. [2506/98]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen) Brian Cowen

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen): As the provision of dental treatment to eligible persons in Dublin 12 is the statutory responsibility of the Eastern Health Board I have asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Health Board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.

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