Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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107. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details, including terms of reference, make up and timeframe for reporting, of the independent investigation being set up by the Health Service Executive and tasked to address matters regarding orthodontic services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37268/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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PA Consulting Group was commissioned by the HSE to undertake a review of Orthodontic Services. The terms of reference were to:

- assess the current delivery system and

- make recommendations for the future organisation and management.

The review commenced in November 2012 and was completed in late 2013.

The key issue highlighted by the review is that the Orthodontic Service should be fully integrated within the Primary Care Service. This is under consideration by the HSE to be implemented as part of the HSE's reform programme.