Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Ceisteanna (1005)

Tom Fleming

Ceist:

1005. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the position regarding orthodontic treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [27581/13]

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.