Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2011

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Questions (44)

Sandra McLellan

Question:

57 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will reverse the cutbacks to dental treatment services imposed by the previous Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7541/11]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy Róisín Shortall)

I am considering the measures introduced by the HSE to contain expenditure on the Dental Treatment Services Scheme at the level of €63m.