Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2023
511. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he will address the lack of availability of dental services for children with additional needs outside of Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50678/23]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
