Written answers
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Department of Health
Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists
Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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730. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to expedite orthodontic waiting times in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to a case (details supplied) where a family is waiting years to be treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25999/14]
Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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An independent national review of orthodontic services, commissioned by the HSE, has recently been completed. The key issue highlighted by the review is that the Orthodontic Service should be fully integrated within the Primary Care Service. This is under consideration by the HSE to be implemented as part of the HSE's reform programme. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific queries raised by the Deputy concerning services in Co Tipperary and to reply to him as soon as possible.
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