Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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202. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken to deal with the backlog of patient appointments for orthodontic treatment at Millhouse, Ashtown Gate, Dublin; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44921/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The HSE has commissioned an independent review of orthodontic services. The outcome of this review, which is near completion, will give guidance as to what changes will be desirable to provide the best possible model of care delivery, given the current resources available and future demand for services.

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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203. To ask the Minister for Health when orthodontic treatment will continue following repeated cancellations at Millhouse, Ashtown Gate, Dublin, in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44922/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.