435 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the waiting list for the dental hygienist in Ballina, County Mayo; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that hundreds of children are already awaiting this service; if she will appoint a dental hygienist in Ballina as at present the hygienist only works one day a week in Ballina; if this is the reason for the long waiting list; her views on whether this is acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14738/07]

The Deputy's question relates to the 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.