Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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195. To ask the Minister for Health if he acknowledges that 3.5 years waiting time is unacceptable for paediatric orthodontics in Cork University Hospital; if he acknowledges that this waiting time will affect the personal, social and psychological development of the children waiting; the way he plans to tackle these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26345/14]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. 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 queries raised by the Deputy concerning services in Cork and to reply to her as soon as possible.