Residential Institutions Redress Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2015

Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Questions (707)

Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

707. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health further to Question No. 233 of 13 October 2015, if dental treatment services scheme contractors will be informed that women who qualify under the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Act 2015 will be categorised as high-risk and priority patients, as stated in correspondence from the Health Service Executive. [37657/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.