Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children who have been assessed and have received orthodontic treatment in the Health Service Executive south area from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008 and from 1 January 2009 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27338/09]

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children who are awaiting orthodontic treatment and assessment in each of the Health Service Executive areas; the waiting time for assessment and treatment in respect of each HSE area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27339/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 and 327 together.

As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a personal assistant will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Laois. [27348/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.