Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 March 2012
225 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the dental treatment to which medical card holders are entitled; if patients with diabetes and or a heart condition can avail of dental treatment on their medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12999/12]
View answerThe National Oral Health Office issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to Dental Contractors in November 2011 to provide clearer guidance on the application of DTSS prior approval requests. The SOPs confirm that High Risk patients, including Diabetes and/or complex heart (cardiac) conditions, will be prioritised for approval. They will receive all DTSS services that were available prior to April 2010 which will include all fillings as required and approval for complex care including root canal treatment, gum treatment and dentures.
226 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13000/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
