asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to implement improvements in the level of dental service available to medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Dental Service.
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It is primarily a matter for the health boards to allocate the funds available to them between the different services they provide as they see fit. The question of improving the dental service for medical card holders is, therefore, a matter for the health boards in the first instance. However, I am concerned about the level of the service and I am looking into the matter.