310 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22, who has been on the waiting list for six years, will be provided with orthodontic treatment. [10151/02]

Responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in Dublin 22 rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.

311 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 who has been on the list for treatment for five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10152/02]

Responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in Dublin 22 rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.