asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the inordinate delay in providing dental treatment for a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; if he will urge the Western Health Board to remedy this highly undesirable situation; and if the board will now indicate a date on which this person will be called for treatment.

I am, of course, aware than many eligible persons, including the person referred to by the Deputy, do not receive dental treatment as readily as I would wish.

The Western Health Board is not in a position to indicate a specific date on which the particular patient will receive treatment. However, I understand that her name in on a priority list.