Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013
554. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence regarding the plight of an orthodontic patient (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33467/13]
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.
