Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
1138. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 871 of 10 March 2021, the status of improving funding of dental healthcare through the medical card system. [53360/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. These services are provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. Funding of €56 million is being allocated to the DTSS in 2022. Additional funding of €10 million has also been provided in Budget 2022 to fund improvements in the provision of oral health care to the eligible population. This will enable the delivery of services to be aligned with the National Oral Health Policy, "Smile agus Sláinte" (2019) and will bring about improvements in the day-to-day provision of services under the DTSS.
