Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
1725. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a pre-Budget 2023 submission by an organisation (details supplied) that calls for an overhaul of the dental medical card scheme in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40116/22]
View answerI received a pre-budget submission from the Irish Dental Association which my Department and I are considering ahead of Budget 2023.
Substantive reform of the Dental Treatment Services Scheme will be addressed in the context of implementation of the National Oral Health Policy, which sets out a body of substantial services reform. Work is underway on a governance framework for root and branch service reform. The Chief Dental Officer is engaging with stakeholders and I understand that she will meet shortly with the Irish Dental Association.
