Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
545. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of children that have received orthodontic treatment in each of the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14012/13]
Amharc ar fhreagra549. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of children diagnosed as being in need of category one orthodontic treatment in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14007/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 545 and 549 together.
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 called the Modified Index of Treatment Need. Patients with the greatest level of need, i.e. Grade 5 or Grade 4 are provided with treatment by the HSE. The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. It is being collated by the HSE and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
