Dental Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 January 2013

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

Questions (191)

Derek Keating

Question:

191. Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [4713/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Dental services to children up to 16 years are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE. The service is targeted at children at key stages in their development. Children are given dental examinations and any follow-up treatment required at these stages. When required, emergency dental treatment is available to all children up to 16 years. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.