Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:154. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the status of the vocational training scheme in dentistry which was paused in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15140/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 9 June 2016
Ceisteanna (154)
Freagraí scríofa
A 12-month Vocational Training Scheme was available between 1999 and 2011 to dental graduates. There was limited interest in the Scheme, which aimed to provide a transitional year for newly qualified dental graduates to help them prepare for the running of a general dental practice or a HSE dental clinic service. In 2010 when 20 places were available 4 trainees out of 75 graduates accepted places. The Scheme ceased in 2011. Future education and training needs will be addressed in conjunction with the Department of Education and Skills and will be informed by the National Oral Health Policy, which the Department of Health is currently developing.