Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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460. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine and allow for orthodontic treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10767/14]

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.

Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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461. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine and allow for orthodontic treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10771/14]

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.