Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2013
520. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be seen by a Health Service Executive dentist for the fitting of braces; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19784/13]
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.
