614-06 Provide a permanent full time dentist at the Ingham Hospital

Eligibility - Citizens of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
T Mancinelli
5 Yeldham Street
INGHAM QLD 4850
Total Signatures - 878
Sponsoring Member: Marcus Rowell MP
Posting Date: 15/02/2006
Tabled Date: 15/02/2006
Referred to: Referred Minister on 16/02/2006
Responded By: Hon Stephen Robertson MP on 20/03/2006
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

The Petition of the citizens of Queensland draws to the attention of the house the ongoing inadequate dental services at the Ingham Hospital has been distressing for residents of the Herbert River District. Constituents could be placed on a waiting list that has blown out to four years.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to direct the Minister for Health to urgently address the issue and provide a permanent full time dentist at the Ingham Hospital to allow residents access to satisfactory dental services.