Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

When will the Minister get that document or information in order that we can have a resolution to this issue? As Minister for Health, does Deputy Harris agree that it is completely unacceptable that people have had to wait so long for fundamental orthodontic treatment? I ask that he give a "Yes" or "No" answer to that question. Will he consider availing of the National Treatment Purchase Fund? That is the only way we can reasonably address the numbers on the waiting list, not only in this sector but across the health sector. Is he prepared to consider using the National Treatment Purchase Fund to source funding and resources and to avail of services outside the State to alleviate this problem?

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