Jim Mitchell
Ceist:284 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if, in the case of medical card patients in the Dublin area in need of dental treatment he will confirm that all referrals to private dentists have been discontinued and that all such cases are now being referred to health board clinics by adding to the length of waiting lists; and if he will revert to the previous arrangement where private dentists are engaged for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter.