Dental Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (1148)

Seán Fleming

Question:

1148. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when dental checks will be carried out for children in a school (details supplied) in County Laois; if students in third class will be covered by the check; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46400/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

The HSE is responsible for providing dental care to schoolchildren. The matter has, therefore, been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.