Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 March 2017
192. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will expand the level of dental services available to medical card holders and PRSI patients in view of the concerns of the dental care professionals regarding the levels of oral health since cutbacks were introduced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12215/17]
View answerAll medical card holders are entitled to specific dental treatments e.g., an annual dental examination, two fillings in each calendar year, extractions as necessary. Additional treatments are available to persons with specific medical conditions including persons in receipt of care or services for a disability and persons on a register of disability.
Future service provision will be informed by the National Oral Health Policy currently being developed by the Department of Health. The project includes a needs assessment, a review of resources and involves consultation with stakeholders, including dental professionals and the public.
Services available under PRSI Schemes are a matter for the Minister for Social Protection.
