asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider extending dental and optical benefits to the wives and families of insured persons as at present the full cost of these services imposes hardship on many people.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dental and Optical Benefits Extension.
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Extension of the dental and optical benefit schemes on the lines suggested by the Deputy is not contemplated at present.
Can the Parliamentary Secretary state the cost of extending the benefits?
Not at the moment.
Are the Department considering the matter?
Perhaps the Deputy would put down a question on the subject.