The former Health and Social Care minister says it's clear the dental service on the Island needs urgent reform.
During Tynwald's sitting this week, Douglas North MHK David Ashford asked what is being done to tackle the NHS dental waiting list.
Lawrie Hooper said limitations on resources meant improvement weren't possible.
But also said it was clear changes to the service needed to be made.
No Scouting for Girls gig tonight
A UK band has postponed it's gig in Douglas this evening.
Pub shut due to flooding
A pub in the north of the Island says it's shut as it deals with a flood.
Ferry sailings off today
The Steam Packet Company says two sailings have been called off, with another two in question today.
Weather threatens ferry journeys
Four ferry sailings are at threat of disruption today because of bad weather.
Houses plans for Ramsey site
A building in Ramsey could be bulldozed to make way for four new houses under a new planning application.
House plan for Groudle Glen Hotel site
Plans have been submitted to knock down part of a former restaurant and pub in Onchan.
Permission sought for Bishopscourt work
A couple in Kirk Michael have applied for permission to make changes to an historic building.
Henry the Heron avoids wet feet in floods!
Castletown commissioners say flood defences held up well last night as harbour flooding threatened the Island.
