Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 22 Mar 1994

Vol. 440 No. 4

Written Answers. - Free Dental Treatment.

Richard Bruton

Question:

346 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the implementation of his commitment that children up to the age of fourteen will be eligible for free dental treatment; and if he will make this provision retrospective to the date on which the legislation was first published.

Minister for Health (Mr. Howlin)

Comprehensive proposals for the phased development of the dental services over the next four years are currently being prepared by my Department.

The extension of dental services to children under the age of 16 is included in these proposals.