Orthodontic Service Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2013

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Ceisteanna (486)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

486. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when braces will be supplied to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11143/13]

Freagraí scríofa

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 him as soon as possible.