Barry Andrews
Ceist:350 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Health and Children when a commencement order will be passed concerning dental legislation as it affects dental hygienists having expanded roles. [8483/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 March 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department received a request from the Dental Council seeking my consent to their amendment to the scheme for dental hygienists, created pursuant to section 53(1) of the Dentists Act 1985. Section 53(3) of the Act stipulates that the Dental Council may amend this scheme with my consent. My Department has written to the Dental Council outlining some queries on the amendment. The matter will be considered further when the Dental Council's response is received.