222 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13 will receive urgent orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24377/99]

As the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Dublin is the statutory responsibility of the Eastern Health Board I have asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Health Board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.