Dental Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021

Wednesday, 27 January 2021

Questions (694)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

694. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to lengthy delays in obtaining a date to sit the Dental Council examination; and the steps being taken to ensure those who need to sit the examination can do so at the earliest opportunity. [3716/21]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Dental Council’s 2020 examination for non-EU trained dentists was deferred due to the safety concerns presented by Covid-19. It is the Dental Council’s intention to hold an examination in 2021 and planning is well underway for Part 1 of the examination to be held in April.