Dáil Éireann - Volume 577 - 17 December, 2003

Written Answers. - Health Board Services.

Mr. Perry Mr. Perry

  232. Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) will be granted an increase in home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31493/03]

Mr. Callely Mr. Callely

  Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely):As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in the Sligo area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the North-Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.

233. Mr. Neville 233. Mr. Neville

  233. Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [31494/03]

Mr. Callely Mr. Callely

  Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely):Responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Limerick rests with the Mid-Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.

Dáil Éireann 577 Written Answers. Health Board Services.

Questions

20031217