Dáil Éireann - Volume 639 - 18 October, 2007

Written Answers. - Health Services.

Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children the level of dental service provided by the Health Service Executive in County Mayo; if an extra machine was bought in November 2006; if this machine has been installed and is in use; the level of dental service available to children in the Ballinrobe area, County Mayo; if children from this locality have had to travel to Headford to have treatment provided by a private dentist paid by the HSE; if children in Headford have a dental service provided to them by the same method; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24639/07]

  Deputy Mary Harney: The Deputy’s question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting list and number thereon in Ballina, County Mayo for dental hygienist treatment and service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24640/07]

  Deputy Mary Harney: The Deputy’s question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.