Dental Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Questions (392)

Eamon Scanlon

Question:

392. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop and implement a new oral health strategy as recommended by an organisation (details supplied); his views on whether a new national dental health and oral hygiene programme is needed in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39172/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The National Oral Health Policy, which the Department of Health is currently developing, includes a comprehensive needs assessment. It is due to be completed later this year and will inform future provision of oral health services.