Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Question:86 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 will receive an appointment. [5467/11]
View answerWednesday, 23 March 2011
Questions (86, 87, 88)
Written answers
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
Joe O'Reilly
Question:87 Deputy Joe O’Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children his plans to deal with dental procedures which have been revoked under the previous Government for medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5469/11]
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Ciaran Lynch
Question:88 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children if and when it is intended to restore the dental benefits previously enjoyed by medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5478/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 88 together.
I am considering the measures introduced by the HSE to contain expenditure on the Dental Treatment Services Scheme at the level of €63 million.