11 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason home help service was reduced by 60% in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24959/10]

I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

12 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate a situation whereby the Health Service Executive has refused approval to provide a lower partial denture under the dental area of the medical card scheme. [24961/10]

I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.