Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 379: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children in County Galway on the waiting list for orthodontic treatment or assessment; the longest waiting period for assessment; the longest waiting period for orthodontic treatment for people on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33989/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question regarding the way that children are assessed and deemed eligible for orthodontic treatment 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.