Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Questions (1288)

Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

1288. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will receive needed orthodontic treatment. [17160/13]

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 her as soon as possible.

Question No. 1289 answered with Question No. 1204.