Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 404: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the Health Service Executive policy in relation to hiring taxi firms for health related trips; if there is a proper, open and transparent procurement process at regular intervals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1889/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 405: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the definition of cosmetic surgery in relation to orthodontic treatment; the number of people who have applied for orthodontic treatment on a county basis in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1890/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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.