Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011
419 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason behind precluding children suffering from autism who attend mainstream schools from accessing school-based speech therapy services and if consideration could be given to reviewing this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6808/11]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
420 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will reverse the cuts to dental treatment services imposed by the last Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6813/11]
View answerI am considering the measures introduced by the HSE to contain expenditure on the Dental Treatment Services Scheme at the level of €63 million.
421 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if it is proposed to proceed with contracts between the Health Service Executive and clinical dental technicians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6814/11]
View answerThe Health Service Executive plans to proceed with contracts for services with Clinical Dental Technicians and is currently making the necessary administrative arrangements.
