Dental Services Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2015

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Questions (55)

Michael McGrath

Question:

55. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost of the dental treatment benefit scheme and the number of persons who will benefit in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45932/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The dental benefit scheme has been availed of by 312,659 people during 2015. The total amount paid out on the scheme in 2015 to date has been €10.3 million.