Dáil Éireann - Volume 543 - 06 November, 2001

Written Answers. - Orthodontic Service.

339. Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called to Galway Regional Hospital for orthodontic treatment. [25953/01]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin): As the provision of orthodontic services to eligible persons in County Mayo is the statutory responsibility of the Western Health Board, I have asked the chief executive officer of that board to investigate the position in relation to this [541] case and to reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.