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Dental Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Ceisteanna (1169)

Micheál Carrigy

Ceist:

1169. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Health the current number of children on the orthodontic waiting list in County Longford, categorised by IOTN grades 4 and 5; the average and longest waiting times for these patients; the specific plans or waiting time action plans in place for 2026 to clear backlogs in the midlands region; if there are any active recruitment campaigns to fill vacant specialist orthodontist or dental nurse posts in the HSE dental clinics serving Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12295/26]

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Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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