Joe Carey
Question:257 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reverse the changes made to the PRSI dental treatment benefits scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18897/10]
View answerTuesday, 11 May 2010
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Written answers
This decision to limit the funding available to the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) was made in view of the current position of the public finances and the 60% increase in expenditure in the DTSS over the past five years. The HSE has introduced measures to contain DTSS expenditure at the 2008 level of approximately €63 million. This reflects the imperative to achieve overall reductions in public expenditure while providing essential health services to patients. The HSE will monitor the ongoing effect of these changes from a clinical and budgetary perspective.
Michael Creed
Question:258 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has had their supplementary welfare allowance and rent allowance withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18916/10]
View answerDue to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.