Written Answers Nos. 206-212
206. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health why the Dublin Dental University Hospital is no longer offering primary care to persons under 16 years of age; if this decision will be changed in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21579/16]
View answerThe Dublin Dental Hospital is governed by a Board, established by Statutory Instrument (S.I. No. 129 of 1963) under the Health (Corporate Bodies) Act 1961. The Hospital advises that it continues to provide primary care to persons under 16 years of age.
212. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the average public waiting times for child psychology services in County Donegal; the total number of children waiting for such an appointment; if he will provide the number of children who have received such appointments on a monthly basis in 2015 and in 2016, to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21596/16]
View answerAs this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a copy within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
