asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the extremely long delays in providing dental treatment for medical card holders in County Galway; and what steps he proposes to take to have this matter remedied.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Galway Dental Treatment.
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I presume the Deputy is referring to the provision of dentures as there is no delay in the provision of dental treatment for medical card holders in County Galway. While medical card holders in the recognised priority groups can obtain dentures without delay there is a waiting list for dentures for adults outside these groups. Arrangements are at present being made to reduce this waiting list and I hope the position will improve in the near future.