Dental Services Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 June 2016

Thursday, 9 June 2016

Ceisteanna (158)

Louise O'Reilly

Ceist:

158. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the expenditure on the extended gum cleaning entitlement under the dental treatment services scheme in 2009. [15150/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The HSE advises that expenditure on protracted periodontal treatment under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme was €8.9 million in 2009.