Orthodontic Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 January 2013

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Questions (233)

Dominic Hannigan

Question:

233. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that were seen each week in the orthodontic unit in Navan County Meath, in the years 2011 and 2012; the number of patients that have been seen in equivalent orthodontic units in County Louth and north Dublin in the years 2011 and 2012 listed by unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3265/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

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 him as soon as possible.