Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2013
537. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health when orthodontic treatment assessed as necessary three years ago will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford whose condition has deteriorated in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11295/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
