Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014
606. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health if he will evaluate the prospects of reducing the unacceptable length of time patients aged under 14 years must wait to receive surgery at the orthodontic department of the oral surgery clinic in Louth County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17642/14]
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.
