Anne Rabbitte
Ceist:744. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national oral health programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34104/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
744. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national oral health programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34104/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra745. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national pre-natal oral health programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34105/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra746. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national oral health programme for 0 to 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34106/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra747. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national oral health programme for special care, including nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34107/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra748. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the status of the national oral health programme for children and adult mental health care patients that are designated patients under the auspices of the HSE or other such agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34108/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 744 to 748, inclusive, together.
The National Oral Health Policy, which the Department of Health is currently developing will inform future provision of oral health services. This is a 3-year project led by the Chief Dental Officer and is due to be completed later this year. The project includes a needs assessment, a review of resources and involves consultation with stakeholders, including dental professionals and the public.