Ms Emma-Jane Morgan:

On Deputy Burke's question about orthodontic services, he may be familiar with the recent Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme that we established to replace the provisions of the cross-border directive. A large number of people travel to the North to access orthodontic treatment through that scheme. It requires payment upfront before being reimbursed by the HSE. Information on the scheme is available from the HSE's treatment abroad scheme, TAS, office. I hope that is of use to the Deputy.