53 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children awaiting orthodontic treatment following assessment in Kildare and west Wicklow and the average waiting time for treatment. [4434/11]

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

54 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children awaiting assessment for orthodontic treatment in Kildare and west Wicklow and the average waiting time for assessment [4435/11]

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