Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 334: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in County Kerry currently awaiting an appointment to see an orthodontist; the steps being taken to reduce waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35203/06]

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.