322 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health and Children when a child (details supplied) in County Longford will receive orthodontic treatment which was approved in January 2009, with a stated four month call up schedule; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30137/09]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

323 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a matter (details supplied). [30147/09]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

324 Deputy Jimmy Devins asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite a surgical procedure for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo. [30167/09]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

325 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford. [30189/09]

The Health Service Executive has recently reached agreement with the three Dublin paediatric and Cappagh hospitals on proposals to specifically address the needs of a number of patients who are awaiting spinal surgery procedures for the treatment of scoliosis between now and year end. Some procedures under this agreement have commenced. My Department has referred this particular case to the Executive for examination and direct reply.

326 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to a query from a person (details supplied). [30205/09]

The Health Service Executive has recently reached agreement with the three Dublin paediatric and Cappagh hospitals on proposals to specifically address the needs of a number of patients who are awaiting spinal surgery procedures for the treatment of scoliosis between now and year end. Some procedures under this agreement have commenced. My Department has referred this particular case to the Executive for examination and direct reply.