Orthodontic Services Fees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Questions (1081)

Finian McGrath

Question:

1081. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding orthodontic treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [1593/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to her as soon as possible.