Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013
545. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cavan can receive dental treatment as part of their cover under the medical card scheme; the dental treatment that is available to them with a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53695/13]
View answerThe Dental Treatment Service Scheme (DTSS) provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders. All medical card holders are entitled to specific dental treatments e.g., an annual dental examination, two fillings in each calendar year, extractions as necessary.
The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.
