2241. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will initiate an urgent review of HSE orthodontic services nationwide, including examination of referral pathways, eligibility thresholds, clinic capacity, staffing levels, waiting times, and overall patient experience; if she will address concerns regarding overcrowded clinics, long waiting times despite scheduled appointments, and the exclusion of children with genuine treatment needs; and if she will set out a plan to ensure that all children who require orthodontic treatment can access it in a fair, timely, and affordable manner, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. [43346/26]

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2241. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will initiate an urgent review of HSE orthodontic services nationwide, including examination of referral pathways, eligibility thresholds, clinic capacity, staffing levels, waiting times, and overall patient experience; if she will address concerns regarding overcrowded clinics, long waiting times despite scheduled appointments, and the exclusion of children with genuine treatment needs; and if she will set out a plan to ensure that all children who require orthodontic treatment can access it in a fair, timely, and affordable manner, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. [43346/26]

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