asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently on the waiting list for dental attention in the following counties: (a) Westmeath, (b) Longford, (c) Laois, (d) Offaly; and the number of dentists in each county.
Written Answers. - Dental Service.
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Waiting lists for dental treatment are not maintained in Westmeath or Longford. Four hundred and two people are listed as awaiting dental attention in Laois and 2,103 in Offaly. There are 17 dentists, including seven health board dentists in Westmeath; six dentists, including two health board dentists in Longford; seven dentists, including two health board dentists in Laois and 13 dentists, including five health board dentists in Offaly.