Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2013

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Questions (248)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

248. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will receive orthodontic treatment from the Health Service Executive and much needed braces in view of the fact that a delay in treatment will mean that this child will require extensive invasive surgery at a later date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19339/13]

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.