Autistic Waterford boy ‘in great form’ after delayed dental appointment but many more still waiting

Tiernan Power-Murphy with his parents Avril and Eamon at home in Bunmahon, Co Waterford in February when the family spoke out to the 'Irish Examiner' about 10-year waiting list he was on. Picture: Dan Linehan

The father of an autistic boy from Waterford who only got a dental appointment after intervention from the Taoiseach has welcomed changes made by the HSE to cut waiting times, but he warned other families still face long delays.

Seven-year-old Tiernan Power Murphy was faced with a wait of up to 10 years for a dental appointment.