Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1497. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists in County Leitrim who are available to treat patients under the dental treatment services scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56510/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
The Public Dental Service of the HSE provides dental care for children up to 16 years of age. This includes screening and necessary treatment for children at ages corresponding to second class, sixth class, and, subject to capacity, fourth class. Emergency care is also provided for children up to 16 years of age. Medical card holders aged 16 and over are provided with dental care through the Dental Treatment Services Scheme.
