Aidan Davitt (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have serious concerns about orthodontic services, which are underfunded. A constituent of mine who is 16 years of age has been waiting for an operation on her teeth since she was 13. She is a young, maturing lady and her mother has serious concerns for her because this is affecting her self-confidence. It is a problem for the girl and her whole family. She has had four appointments and three operations cancelled. This service is inadequate. I call on the Minister to address the House on this travesty, which affects everyone who is awaiting an orthodontic appointment.