Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 October 2021
630. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health when he expects the proposed review of the dental treatment services scheme contract will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47795/21]
View answerThe National Oral Health Policy, Smile agus Sláinte (2019) provides a framework to transform oral health services and will broaden the care provided to the public from birth to old age. The roll-out of the Policy has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the proposed review of the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) contract has been deferred. I am committed to the sustainability of the DTSS which provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over and which will need to be aligned with the new policy. Officials in my Department and from the HSE are currently engaging with the Irish Dental Association on matters relating to the DTSS, including the proposed review.
