Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 October 2007
87 Deputy M. J. Nolan asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow can avail of the treatment purchase scheme to have orthodontic treatment carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23262/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Programme for Government contains a commitment that orthodontic cases can be referred to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) by creating an orthodontic fund to treat children who have been waiting the longest for treatment. Officials from my Department will examine the steps involved in advancing this issue while also having discussions with the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
