Dáil Éireann - Volume 525 - 09 November, 2000

Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.

Mr. Neville Mr. Neville

100. Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children awaiting orthodontic treatment and assessment in each of the health board areas. [25323/00]

Mr. Martin Mr. Martin

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin): The provision of orthodontic treatment is the statutory responsibility of the health boards and the waiting lists are maintained by the health boards. From returns submitted to my Department by the boards the position at the end of September 2000 was as follows:

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