Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 April 2013
231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an assessment will be carried out in respect of eligibility for orthodontic treatment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17770/13]
View answerThe 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.
