Dental Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 May 2014

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Ceisteanna (370)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

370. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a replacement set of dentures will be provided to a person in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20021/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Dental Treatment Service Scheme (DTSS) provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders. All medical card holders are entitled to specific dental treatments, e.g., an annual dental examination, two fillings in each calendar year, extractions as necessary. Additional treatments are available to persons with specific medical conditions including persons in receipt of care or services for a disability and persons on a register of disability. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.