Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 417: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of orthodontists currently available to deal with children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35723/06]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 418: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children currently awaiting orthodontic treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35724/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 417 and 418 together.

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.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 419: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which it is intended to upgrade the various health centres throughout County Kildare in accordance with requirements of increased population and modern demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35725/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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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.