Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 June 2014

Thursday, 19 June 2014

Questions (181)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Question:

181. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who qualified for orthodontic treatment and was categorised 4B has now been downgraded to category 4E without explanation; the way this assessment was made; the changes that took place for the downgrading of this treatment; when orthodontic treatment will be provided; the plans that are in place to have treatment provided before the person reaches 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26428/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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.