Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
586 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health further to cut backs in dental treatment available to medical card patients (details supplied) his views on whether the scheme should be refinanced to allow persons to take care of their dental health in view of figures provided. [30853/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraGiven the current difficult position of the public finances, it is not possible to increase the services available under the DTSS. The HSE is working to ensure that patients with special needs, high risk patients and those who have greater clinical needs are prioritised for treatment. In addition, free emergency dental treatment and a free oral examination every 12 months are available to alleligible patients.
