Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the reduction in the numbers on the treatment lists and I am aware of the Minister's commitment. He was in Carlow last week and we were delighted to have him down. Carlow needs to have the services it does not have at the moment. While she was not giving out to me, a constituent spoke to me about having to go to Kilkenny for orthodontic treatment. As the Minister said, some people travel to Waterford. Some parents have to take a day off work. They do not mind that but the main issue is that the population of Carlow is growing so rapidly that we need services in the county. If we had these services, we would be helping Kilkenny and other areas. I am looking for a commitment to provide an injury clinic. I want to get as much for Carlow as I can. Again, I welcome the reduction in the numbers waiting for orthodontic treatment.

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