Dáil Éireann - Volume 678 - 12 March, 2009

Written Answers. - Health Services.

Deputy Frank Feighan Deputy Frank Feighan

Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Health and Children her Department’s allocation in respect of orthodontic treatment under the GMS card in 2007/2008; the number of orthodontists covering GMS patients here; the criteria used to determine eligibility; and the length of the waiting list for orthodontic treatment. [10765/09]

Deputy Mary Harney Deputy Mary Harney

  Deputy Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Deputy Fergus O’Dowd Deputy Fergus O’Dowd

Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing home beds by location in counties Louth and Meath for long-term and respite care; her proposals to expand and provide further beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10769/09]

Deputy Máire Hoctor Deputy Máire Hoctor

  Deputy Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

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