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Dental Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (1419, 1426)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

1419. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate preventive and restorative care under the dental treatment services scheme for medical card holders and introduce a new voucher system for eligible patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37768/13]

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Brendan Griffin

Question:

1426. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce financial incentives to dentists similar to those provided to other healthcare professionals, and address the cost of doing business here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37776/13]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1419 and 1426 together.

The Dental Treatment Service Scheme (DTSS) provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders. Services are provided by independent practices. Given the current difficult position of the public finances, it is not possible at present to expand the scheme or to make changes that will impact on the budget of the DTSS. The HSE will continue to monitor the operation of the DTSS to ensure the most beneficial, effective and efficient use of available resources.

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