Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, of which Senator Browne is a member, has deliberated on orthodontics and published a report on the issue. Certain parts of the country are experiencing difficulties with orthodontic services. In the midlands, the area in which I live, an excellent orthodontist whose name I shall not mention has virtually eliminated waiting lists in three or four counties. The Minister of State has expressed concern regarding the orthodontic service and acknowledged that the Bill does not provide a facility to address the concerns outlined by Senator Browne. Perhaps in the fullness of time he will examine the issue to ascertain what can be done.