Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2011
429 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health the services available throughout the country for adults with special needs who need dental care under anaesthetic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39435/11]
View answerDental services for people with intellectual disabilities are managed predominantly in a primary care setting; mostly in public dental service clinics. Supporting facilities and resources (theatre space, anaesthetists) in a hospital based setting are essential for a small proportion of special needs adults. General anaesthetic services are available in a number of hospitals throughout the country on a sessional basis.
430 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health the measures in place for adults with special needs in the north County Dublin area who require dental care under anaesthetic since the closure of the acute ward in James Connolly hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39436/11]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
